chemokine
/ˈkimoʊˌkaɪn/
noun
- A type of protein released by cells that signals immune cells to move to a specific location in the body, especially to fight infection or heal injury.
- When you get a cut, chemokines help direct white blood cells to the wound.
- Certain viruses can block chemokines to avoid being attacked by the immune system.
- Scientists are studying how chemokines affect inflammation in the body.