Recombinant Interleukin-8

**Semantic type:** Chemical Viewed Functionally

**Definition:** A member of the CXC chemokine family. This chemokine is one of the major mediators of the inflammatory response. This chemokine is secreted by several cell types including monocytes, macrophages, T-lymphocytes, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and keratinocytes. It functions as a chemoattractant, and is also a potent angiogenic factor. (from LocusLink)

**Synonyms:** - Anionic Neutrophil Activating Peptide - Anionic Neutrophil-Activating Peptide - CXCL8 - GCP-IL-8 - Granulocyte Chemotactic Peptide Interleukin 8 - IL-8 - Interleukin-8 - Leukocyte Adhesion Inhibitor - MDNCF - Macrophage-Derived Chemotactic Factor - Monocyte-Derived Neutrophil Chemotactic Factor - Monocyte-Derived Neutrophil-Activating Peptide - NAP-1 - Neutrophil Activation Factor - Neutrophil Activation Peptide - Neutrophil Chemotactic Factor