Which of the following cytokines is produced by macrophages and dendritic cells and acts on natural killer cells and naïve T cells?
A) IL-1β
B) IL-6
C) IL-12
D) TNF-α

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IL-12 is produced by macrophages and dendritic cells and acts on natural killer cells and naïve T cells, stimulating them to proliferate and produce IFN-γ, which enhances their ability to kill infected cells. IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α are also produced by macrophages and dendritic cells, but they have different target cells and functions.

Which of the Following Cytokines Is Produced by Macrophages and Dendritic