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chemotactic [-tak′tik] Etymology: Gk, chemeia, alchemy, taxis, arrangement pertaining to a tendency of cells to migrate toward or away from certain chemical stimuli. 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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Chemokine: A general name for a class of basic, heparin-binding proteins produced in the body that have chemotactic and activating effects on white blood cells (leukocytes). PVL may diffuse locally, attracting polymorphonuclear leukocytes by its chemotactic activity and lysing them by its leukotoxicity. Increased inflammation and altered macrophage chemotactic responses caused by two ultrafine particle types. |
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