Cytokine signaling functions via a lock-and-key mechanism where a cytokine acts as a key and a receptor on a receiving cell acts as a lock; when the cytokine binds to the receptor, the cell receives instructions and acts on them.

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  What are Cytokines? Types & Function - Cleveland Clinic

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• cytokines concept
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