1. Cytokines produced by a single type of cell, typically monocytes or macrophages, that regulate immune and inflammatory responses.
Usage: technical; biology/immunology; plural form; singular is monokine

Examples

• Monokines such as TNF-alpha and IL-1 are released by activated macrophages during infection.
• The research team studied how monokines mediate communication between immune cells.
• Monokines play a crucial role in initiating the inflammatory cascade.
• Blocking certain monokines can help reduce excessive inflammation in autoimmune diseases.
• Scientists measured monokine levels in the blood samples to assess immune activation.