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Chemokines are a type of cytokine. These are small, soluble [[Protein|proteins]], with a positive charge that are produced by many cells to control inflamatory reactions and [[Immune response|immunity | Chemokines are a type of cytokine. These are small, soluble [[Protein|proteins]], with a positive charge that are produced by many cells to control inflamatory reactions and [[Immune response|immunity]]. They are secreted by endothelial cells, and have the ability to cause [[Chemotaxis|chemotaxis]] in nearby cells.<br> | ||
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<ref>[Alberts, B. [et al], (2008), Molecular biology of the cell, 5th edition, New York: Garland Science, page 1550-1556].</ref> | <ref>[Alberts, B. [et al], (2008), Molecular biology of the cell, 5th edition, New York: Garland Science, page 1550-1556].</ref> | ||
Revision as of 12:17, 19 October 2013
Chemokines are a type of cytokine. These are small, soluble proteins, with a positive charge that are produced by many cells to control inflamatory reactions and immunity. They are secreted by endothelial cells, and have the ability to cause chemotaxis in nearby cells.
- ↑ [Alberts, B. [et al], (2008), Molecular biology of the cell, 5th edition, New York: Garland Science, page 1550-1556].