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Fields of Study > immunology > immunologic factors > cytokines > chemokines
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > peptides > cytokines > chemokines
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > peptides > cytokines > chemokines
Preferred Term:

chemokines

Definition:
Class of pro-inflammatory cytokines that have the ability to attract and activate leukocytes.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
cytokines
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • intercrines
  • chemotactic cytokines
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/123140
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