Sheeran P, Hall G M
Department of Anaesthesia, St George's Hospital Medical School, London.
Br J Anaesth. 1997 Feb;78(2):201-19. doi: 10.1093/bja/78.2.201.
The scope of cytokine biology is fascinating with widespread applications anticipated in many areas of medical science. We have emphasized the fundamental roles that cytokines play in the control of normal immunological functions, defence mechanisms and normal cell growth, and how major surgery and trauma can affect these processes. It remains to be determined if morbidity and mortality may be improved after major illness and surgery by altering cytokine production and function.
细胞因子生物学的范畴引人入胜，预计在许多医学领域都有广泛应用。我们已经强调了细胞因子在正常免疫功能、防御机制和正常细胞生长控制中所起的基本作用，以及大手术和创伤如何影响这些过程。大疾病和大手术后，通过改变细胞因子的产生和功能是否可以改善发病率和死亡率，仍有待确定。
