Table 1 The role of cytokines in the initiation and termination of the systemic inflammatory response
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Cytokine | Properties |
|---|---|
IL-1β | Proinflammatory |
Tumor necrosis factor-α | Proinflammatory |
IL-10 | Anti-inflammatory |
IL-6 | Both proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory |