Concept information
Preferred term
chemokines
Definition
- Chemokines are a family of small cytokines, which are proteins secreted by cells. The name comes from their ability to induce directed chemotaxis in nearby responsive cells, making them chemotactic cytokines. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Chemokine]
Broader concept
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/chemokines
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