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This review explores human suppressive lymphokines, key immune system mediators. It categorizes these factors and highlights recent research on soluble suppressor factor (SSF).

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  • Immunology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Lymphokines are critical soluble mediators of the immune system.
  • Over 20 years of research have identified numerous lymphokines.
  • Recent focus on human nonspecific suppressive lymphokines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical development of immunologic suppression and suppressor factors.
  • To categorize identified human suppressive lymphokines.
  • To discuss recent findings on soluble suppressor factor (SSF).

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  • Discussion of specific research on soluble suppressor factor (SSF).

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