Macrophage Inflammatory Proteins

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.644.276.374.200.600 - D12.776.467.374.200.600 - D23.125.300.600 - D23.469.200.600 - D23.529.374.200.600

**Synonyms:** - Macrophage Inflammatory Protein