V. L. Ferreira, H. H. Borba, A. F. Bonetti, Letícia P. Leonart, R. Pontarolo
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Abstract
This chapter aims to describe and review the main important cytokines types (notably interferons), including their biological activities, functions and structures. As a high number of molecules are available, synthesis of the most important cytokines, includ- ing tumor factor necrosis, interferons and interleukins will be presented. Here we also describe the relationships between those cytokines with some autoimmune diseases that are promoted by them.