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Cell Physiological Phenomena > Cell Movement > Cell Migration Inhibition
Physiological Phenomena > Movement > Locomotion > Cell Movement > Cell Migration Inhibition
... > Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena > Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena > Movement > Locomotion > Cell Movement > Cell Migration Inhibition

Preferred term

Cell Migration Inhibition  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Phenomenon of cell-mediated immunity measured by in vitro inhibition of the migration or phagocytosis of antigen-stimulated LEUKOCYTES or MACROPHAGES. Specific CELL MIGRATION ASSAYS have been developed to estimate levels of migration inhibitory factors, immune reactivity against tumor-associated antigens, and immunosuppressive effects of infectious microorganisms.

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Entry terms

  • Chemotaxis Inhibition

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-X4QD64NZ-6

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