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  1. Fields of Study
  2. immunology
  3. immunologic factors
  4. cytokines
  5. lymphokines
  6. macrophage migration inhibitory factors
  1. Fields of Study
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. peptides
  4. cytokines
  5. lymphokines
  6. macrophage migration inhibitory factors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. peptides
  4. cytokines
  5. lymphokines
  6. macrophage migration inhibitory factors

Preferred term

macrophage migration inhibitory factors

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Proteins released by sensitized lymphocytes and possibly other cells that inhibit the migration of macrophages away from the release site. The structure and chemical properties may vary with the species and type of releasing cell.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • macrophage migration-inhibitory factors

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/213311

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