CHEMOTACTIC FACTOR, MACROPHAGE DERIVED
\kˌiːmə͡ʊtˈaktɪk fˈaktə], \kˌiːməʊtˈaktɪk fˈaktə], \k_ˌiː_m_əʊ_t_ˈa_k_t_ɪ_k f_ˈa_k_t_ə]\
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A cytokine that activates neutrophils and attracts neutrophils and T-lymphocytes. It is released by several cell types including monocytes, macrophages, T-lymphocytes, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and keratinocytes by an inflammatory stimulus. IL-8 is a member of the beta-thromboglobulin superfamily and structurally related to platelet factor 4.
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.
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