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chemotactic factor

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chemotactic factor
soluble molecules which attract and guide the movement of cells such as phagocytes in the inflammatory response.
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In contrast, the potent chemotactic factor for neutrophils, MIP-2 (Driscoll 1994), showed a direct correlation between levels in BAL fluid and PMNs yield by BAL.
Time course of gene expression of inflammatory mediators in rat lung ... by Environmental Health Perspectives
As mentioned, the complement cascade activates autoantibodies and chemotactic factors, which leads to cell degranulation.
Cicatricial pemphigoid: Report of five cases. (Original Article) by Miniti, Aroldo / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
MIP-2 is a potent chemotactic factor for neutrophils (Driscoll 1994).
The sources of inflammatory mediators in the lung after silica ... by Castranova, Vince / Environmental Health Perspectives
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