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chemoattractants

Definition:
Chemical substances that attract or repel cells. The concept denotes especially those factors released as a result of tissue injury, microbial invasion, or immunologic activity, that attract leukocytes; macrophages; or other cells to the site of infection or insult.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • cytotaxins
  • chemotaxins
  • chemotactic factors
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/123131
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