What Does SOCS Stand For?
SOCS stands for Suppressor Of Cytokine Signaling
SOCS, or Suppressor Of Cytokine Signaling, is a family of proteins that play a critical role in regulating the immune system and inflammatory responses. By inhibiting cytokine signaling pathways, SOCS proteins help maintain cellular homeostasis and prevent excessive immune activation, which can lead to various inflammatory diseases and disorders. Their functions are pivotal in modulating the effects of key cytokines, thereby influencing cell proliferation, differentiation, and survival. Understanding SOCS proteins is essential for therapeutic strategies targeting immune regulation and related pathologies.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym