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RANTES
Medical Definition: | A chemokine that is a chemoattractant for eosinophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes. It is a potent and selective eosinophil chemotaxin that is stored in and released from platelets and activated T-cells. |
Guide Notes: | a chemokine; RANTES stands for Regulated on Activation, Normal T Expressed and Secreted, often preceded by rh ( = recombinant human) |
Also Called: | RANTES Protein, Murine |
Previously Indexed: | Lymphokines (1988-1995) |
RANTES Medical Definitions and Terms
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