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Bacteria are identified as pathogens that trigger the immune system to release cytokines [1], which then act as chemical messengers to signal immune cells to combat these specific bacterial threats [2] [3].

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What are Cytokines? Types & Function - Cleveland Clinic my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic 2 facts

claimCytokines function as chemical messengers that signal immune cells to fight invading pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.

claimCytokines function as chemical messengers within the immune system, which is a network of parts that protects the body from threats like viruses and bacteria.

Inflammation bioxpedia.com BioXpedia 1 fact

claimInflammation is the immune system's primary response to infection and foreign substances, such as bacteria and viruses, involving the release of cytokines from white blood cells into the blood or affected tissues.