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Concept information

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.

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • macrophage migration-inhibitory factors

URI

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

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