chemokines

Definition

A type of signaling protein released by cells that acts as a chemical attractant to guide the movement of other cells, specifically immune cells, toward a site of inflammation or infection.

Etymology

Derived from a combination of 'chemical' and 'kinesis,' the latter coming from the Greek 'kinesis' meaning 'movement.' The term describes substances that induce movement in cells.

In the news

The article uses the term to explain how senescent 'zombie' cells damage surrounding healthy tissue by secreting pro-inflammatory molecules, including these proteins, as part of the SASP (Senescence-Associated Secretory Phenotype).

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