Cytokines: The 6 Mediators of Innate Immunity
The cytokines that play a major role in the mediation of natural immunity include:
- Tumor necrosis factor (TNF alpha),
- Interleukin 1,
- Interleukin 10,
- Interleukin 12,
- Type 1 interferon (alpha and beta), and
- Chemokines.