Monokine
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A monokine is a type of cytokine[1] produced primarily by monocytes and macrophages.
Some monokines are:
- interleukin 1[citation needed]
- tumor necrosis factor-alpha[citation needed]
- alpha and beta interferon [2]
- colony stimulating factors [2]
Functions
Monokines released from macrophages can attract neutrophils, via the process chemotaxis.
See also
References
- ↑ Monokines at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
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