Chemotaxis

Overview

Chemotaxis is the movement of an organism in response to a chemical stimulus. This phenomenon is important in various aspects of biology including microbial pathogenesis and development of multicellular organisms. Chemotaxis plays an essential role in numerous biological processes such as nutrient acquisition, immune response, and development of complex structures. In addition, it enables organisms to adapt to changing environmental conditions and aids in their survival. Its study is used to develop therapeutic strategies for diseases related to abnormal chemotaxis, such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and cancer. Moreover, chemotaxis research is used to develop targeted drug delivery systems wherein the drugs are delivered to specific cells or tissue based on their chemotactic responses. Thus, chemotaxis has a wide range of applications in healthcare and biotechnology.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 7 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

• High-Intensity Interval and Aerobic Training Alleviate Cardiac Pathology, Apoptosis, and Atrial Fibrillation in Rats with Chronic Kidney Disease: The Roles of FGF23 and Klotho
  2026 · Biomolecules
• Meprin β regulates osteopontin-signaling in ischemia/reperfusion-induced kidney injury
  2025 · BMC Nephrology
• Meprin β regulates osteopontin-signaling in ischemia/reperfusion-induced kidney injury
  2025 · BMC Nephrology
• Evaluation of Bcl-2 as a marker for chronic kidney disease prediction in cats
  2023 · Frontiers in Veterinary Science
• Evaluation of Bcl-2 as a marker for chronic kidney disease prediction in cats
  2023 · Frontiers in Veterinary Science
• The relationship between B-cell lymphoma 2, interleukin-1β, interleukin-17, and interleukin-33 and the development of diabetic nephropathy
  2022 · Molecular Biology Reports
• The relationship between B-cell lymphoma 2, interleukin-1β, interleukin-17, and interleukin-33 and the development of diabetic nephropathy
  2022 · Molecular Biology Reports

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