cytokine activity [GO_0005125]

The activity of a soluble extracellular gene product that interacts with a receptor to effect a change in the activity of the receptor to control the survival, growth, differentiation and effector function of tissues and cells.

cytokine activity

ID: GO_0005125

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The activity of a soluble extracellular gene product that interacts with a receptor to effect a change in the activity of the receptor to control the survival, growth, differentiation and effector function of tissues and cells.

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Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
paracrine activity related synonym rl
autocrine activity related synonym rl
phytocytokine activity narrow synonym 23072994

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