Chemokine
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].