Jornal de Biologia de Citocinas

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The Orchestra of Immunity: A Deep Dive into Cytokine Signalling

James Ronaldo

Cytokine signaling is a pivotal mechanism governing the orchestration of immune responses and maintaining homeostasis within the body. Cytokines, a diverse family of proteins, act as cellular messengers, binding to specific receptors and triggering intricate intracellular signaling pathways. This article explores the mechanisms, functions, and significance of cytokine signaling in health and disease. Cytokine signaling plays a crucial role in immune defense, inflammation, tissue repair, and immune tolerance. Dysregulation of these pathways is implicated in autoimmune diseases, infections, and cancer. As our understanding of cytokine signaling deepens, it promises novel therapeutic approaches to address a myriad of immune-related disorders.