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Cytokines secreted by macrophages
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Interleukin-1: Causes fever, acute inflammation. Activates endothelium to express adhesion molecules. Induces chemokine secretion to recruit WBCs. Also known as osteoclast-activating factor.
Interleukin-6: Causes fever and stimulates production of acute-phase proteins.
Interleukin-8: Major chemotactic factor for neutrophils.
Interleukin-12: Induces differentiation of T cells into Th1 cells. Activates NK cells.
Tumor necrosis factor-α: Activates endothelium. Causes WBC recuitment, vascular leak.
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