Macrophages and endothelial cells produce large amounts of IL-6 after activation, which activates T cells and other immune cells, creating a positive feedback loop that results in a cytokine storm, the release of additional cytokines and chemokines, and the upregulation of acute phase proteins.

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  Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines Overview | Thermo Fisher Scientific - US

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• Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines Overview | Thermo Fisher Scientific - US www.thermofisher.com Thermo Fisher Scientific via serper
• Inflammation and Cytokine Storm ELISA Kits and Multiplex ... www.thermofisher.com Thermo Fisher Scientific via serper

Referenced by nodes (6)

• macrophages concept
• T cells concept
• interleukin-6 concept
• chemokines concept
• cytokine storm concept
• endothelial cells concept