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chemokine [′kē·mə‚kīn] (cell and molecular biology) A small (7-14 kilodaltons of soluble protein) chemoattractant cytokine produced by cells and tissues at the beginning of an immune system response to infection, allergen, injury, and so forth that controls the nature and magnitude of immune cell infiltration and inflammation at the affected site. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Thus, the cytokine profile demonstrates that the levels of Th1 chemokine CXCL10 was highly elevated and that the levels of chemokines IL-8/CXCL8, CCL2, and CXCL9 were moderately elevated. By administering an effective dose of a specific neutralizing agent for chemokine CXCL10, and thus promoting the histological and functional repair of hepatic cells, we hope to offer a treatment that will improve the quality of life of patients who suffer from acute liver failure. The mutation that has been implicated in West Nile disease susceptibility shuts down the production of a protein called chemokine receptor-5 (CCR5). |
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