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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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