Chemokines Flashcards
1
Q
what are they
A
small proteins that direct cell migration
2
Q
cell trafficking determined by:
A
cytokine mileau and chemokine gradient
3
Q
important chemokines for monocytes and macrophages
A
CCL2, CCL4, CCL5 and CCL7
4
Q
important chemokines for neutrophils
A
CXCL 1,2,5, and 8
5
Q
CXCL4 and 5 are structurally similar to
A
defensin and possess similar antimicrobial properties
