Cytokine Signaling Process

**Semantic type:** Physiologic Function

**Definition:** Any process which promotes expression of cytokine proteins, their subsequent secretion, binding to their cognate receptors or intracellular signaling, and results in functional responses in the immune system. This process is involved in regulating active populations of specific immune cell types, as well as coordinating systemic responses to pathogenic infection.

**Synonyms:** - Cytokine Activation