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Record 1 2003-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cytology
CONT

The peripheral expression of CMI [cell-mediated immunity] usually represents a cooperation between immune T lymphocytes and macrophages, mediated by such LK [lymphokines] as chemotactic factor or macrophage activating factor.

OBS

chemotaxis: Directional migration of cells in response to chemical substances.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cytologie
DEF

Relatif au chimiotactisme.

CONT

Les lymphokines manifestent un pouvoir chimiotactique puissant à l'égard des cellules sanguines, activent les macrophages et présentent de multiples propriétés [...]

OBS

chimiotactisme : Orientation des déplacements de cellules mobiles par des substances présentes dissymétriquement dans le milieu où les cellules se trouvent. [...] Ce sont des substances chimiques qui dans tous les cas sont responsables de la sensibilité.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Citología
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