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Interacting selectively and non-covalently with any protein or protein complex (a complex of two or more proteins that may include other nonprotein molecules). The function of a family of chemotactic pro-inflammatory activation-inducible cytokines acting primarily upon hemopoietic cells in immunoregulatory processes; all chemokines possess a number of conserved cysteine residues involved in intramolecular disulfide bond formation. Interacting selectively and non-covalently with one or more specific sites on a receptor molecule, a macromolecule that undergoes combination with a hormone, neurotransmitter, drug or intracellular messenger to initiate a change in cell function. Functions to control the survival, growth, differentiation and effector function of tissues and cells.

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GO TERM SUMMARY
Name: cytokine activity
Acc: GO:0005125
Aspect: Molecular Function
Desc: Functions to control the survival, growth, differentiation and effector function of tissues and cells.
Synonyms:
  • paracrine activity
  • autocrine activity
Proteins in PDR annotated with:
   This term: 214 [Search]
   Term or descendants: 251 [Search]


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INTERACTIVE GO GRAPH

GO:0005125 - cytokine activity (interactive image map)
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