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< | 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.<references /> | ||
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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> | |||
Revision as of 12:22, 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.
- ↑ [Alberts, B. [et al], (2008), Molecular biology of the cell, 5th edition, New York: Garland Science, page 1550-1556].