Monokine

A monokine is a type of cytokine[1] produced primarily by monocytes and macrophages.

Some monokines are:

Functions

Monokines released from macrophages can attract neutrophils, via the process chemotaxis.

See also

References

  1. Monokines at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
  2. 1 2 Julius M. Cruse; Robert Edwin Lewis (20 April 2009). Illustrated dictionary of immunology. CRC Press. pp. 208–. ISBN 978-0-8493-7987-1. Retrieved 24 April 2011.

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