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Chemokines

Chemokines are a family of small, secreted proteins that play a major role in the recruitment of immune cells to sites of inflammation. They can act as chemoattractants, or attract immune cells toward sites of infection or tissue damage, or as chemo-repellents, pushing immune cells away from sites of inflammation. C…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 11 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 82× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Chemokines are a family of small, secreted proteins that play a major role in the recruitment of immune cells to sites of inflammation. They can act as chemoattractants, or attract immune cells toward sites of infection or tissue damage, or as chemo-repellents, pushing immune cells away from sites of inflammation. Chemokines are often secreted by cells in response to infection and tissue injury and are involved in a variety of biological processes, including leukocyte trafficking, cell adhesion, and inflammation. They are also important in the development and maintenance of the immune system, and in the progression of disease and pathological conditions. The ability to control chemokines has huge potential for medical treatments, including cancer therapy, autoimmune diseases, and HIV/AIDS.

Research published in this journal

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

How this research is being cited

The 11 articles above have been cited 82 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cytokine.

Journal editorial board
Nicola Squillace · Italy Stephanie Filleur · United States Natalya Zotova · Russia

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