Macrophage Inflammatory Proteins

Synonyms

Inflammatory Proteins, Macrophage

Macrophage Inflammatory Protein-1

Heparin-binding proteins that exhibit a number of inflammatory and immunoregulatory activities. Originally identified as secretory products of MACROPHAGES, these chemokines are produced by a variety of cell types including NEUTROPHILS; FIBROBLASTS; and EPITHELIAL CELLS. They likely play a significant role in respiratory tract defenses.