W Dobryszycka 1 , A Rekas
1. Zakład Biochemii Farmaceutycznej Akademii Medycznej, Wrocławiu.
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GICID: 01.3001.0000.2824
Available language versions: en pl
Issue: Postepy Hig Med Dosw 1993; 47 (6)
Abstract
The present paper reviews the literature on biological activities of human cytokines in homeostasis, as modulated by their secretion, expression of membrane-bound and soluble receptors as well as by means of other cytokines and specific inhibitors, respectively. The role of structure and properties of interleukins 1, 2, 6 and their receptors in pathophysiology and laboratory diagnostics of rheumatoid arthritis, is discussed. Methods of quantitative determination of cytokines are described.