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chemokines  

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  • 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]

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