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Chemokines are a type of [[ | Chemokines are a type of [[Cytokine|cytokine]]. These are small, soluble [[Proteins|proteins]], with a positive charge that are secreted by many cells (for example [[Endothelial cell|endothelial cells]]) to control inflammatory reactions and [[Immunity|immunity]]. They aid in [[Immunity|immunity]] by causing [[Chemotaxis|chemotaxis]] in nearby cells <ref name="[1]">Alberts, B. et al., (2008), Molecular biology of the cell, 5th edition, New York: Garland Science, page 1550-1556.</ref>. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:44, 19 October 2013
Chemokines are a type of cytokine. These are small, soluble proteins, with a positive charge that are secreted by many cells (for example endothelial cells) to control inflammatory reactions and immunity. They aid in immunity by causing chemotaxis in nearby cells [1].
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- ↑ Alberts, B. et al., (2008), Molecular biology of the cell, 5th edition, New York: Garland Science, page 1550-1556.