Chemokines.

Authors :: Fernandez-Botran, Rafael
Vohr, Hans-Werner
Source :: Encyclopedic Reference of Immunotoxicology. 2005, p129-133. 5p. 2 Charts.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: A definition of the term "chemokines" is presented. It refers to the family of small cytokines with chemotactic properties which signal through seven transmembrane receptors coupled to G1 proteins. A discussion of the physiologic functions of chemokines is provided. Synonyms for the term are given.