Cytokines are powerful signaling molecules. They are not as powerful as hormones as they can’t signal genes, but they are still very powerful.
Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is the most powerful PRO-inflammatory cytokine. It is linked to many illnesses. When we say inflammation drives many illnesses, we often are referring to how IL-6 does this.
Interleukin 10 (IL-…