Cancer increases cytokine levels, which are linked to symptoms of depression. Cancer treatments containing cytokines can lead to depression and the “sickness syndrome”. The link between cytokines and cancer determines the progression of depression symptoms. The link between cytokines and cancer appears to be that cancer increases cytokine levels, and both are linked to symptoms […]
Cytokines are proteins produced by white blood cells that regulate the immune system’s response to infections. They can stimulate the production of T cells to fight infections and regulate growth hormones. Researchers are attempting to produce cytokines in laboratories to restore damaged immune systems. Overstimulation of cytokines can cause joint inflammation, fever, and pain. As […]
