Cytokines secreted by both monocytes and macrophages. These substances influence the activity of other cells. See cytokine. [monocyte + G. kineo, to set in motion]
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mono·kine (monґo-kīn) a soluble cytokine that mediates immune responses; it is not an antibody or a complement component and is produced by mononuclear phagocytes (monocytes or macrophages). Cf. lymphokine.Medical dictionary. 2011.