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Interleukin-8

Medical Definition: A cytokine that activates neutrophils and attracts neutrophils and T-lymphocytes. It is released by several cell types including monocytes, macrophages, T-lymphocytes, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and keratinocytes by an inflammatory stimulus. IL-8 is a member of the beta-thromboglobulin superfamily and structurally related to platelet factor 4.
Guide Notes: DF: IL 8 or IL8
Also Called: Neutrophil-Activating Peptides, Fibroblast-Derived
Previously Indexed: Interleukins (1988-1990)

Interleukin-8 Medical Definitions and Terms

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