What is the size and form of the Colony-stimulating factor G-CSF (CSF-3) according to the appendix on cytokines?

Correct answer: 174, monomer

Explanation

The question tests the ability to find specific data for the cytokine G-CSF from the provided table in Appendix III. G-CSF is a monomeric protein consisting of 174 amino acids.

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