Heparin-binding proteins that exhibit a number of inflammatory and immunoregulatory activities. Originally identified as secretory products of MACROPHAGES, these chemokines are produced by a variety of cell types including NEUTROPHILS; FIBROBLASTS; and EPITHELIAL CELLS. They likely play a significant role in respiratory tract defenses.
Entry Version
MACROPHAGE INFLAMM PROTEINS
Entry Term(s)
Macrophage Inflammatory Protein
Macrophage Inflammatory Protein-1
Public MeSH Note
1997; for MACROPHAGE INFLAMMATORY PROTEIN-1 see MACROPHAGE INFLAMMATORY PROTEIN-1 1997-2007
Heparin-binding proteins that exhibit a number of inflammatory and immunoregulatory activities. Originally identified as secretory products of MACROPHAGES, these chemokines are produced by a variety of cell types including NEUTROPHILS; FIBROBLASTS; and EPITHELIAL CELLS. They likely play a significant role in respiratory tract defenses.