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Preferred term

Macrophage Inflammatory Proteins  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Heparin-binding proteins that exhibit a number of inflammatory and immunoregulatory activities. Originally identified as secretory products of MACROPHAGES, these chemokines are produced by a variety of cell types including NEUTROPHILS; FIBROBLASTS; and EPITHELIAL CELLS. They likely play a significant role in respiratory tract defenses.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Macrophage Inflammatory Protein

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-DZKR44V2-5

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