Question

Explain what are Chemokines?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Chemokines are one of the cytokines types, which are produced by many kinds of leucocytes and other cell types. It represents the group of family of molecules that does the function of recruiting leucocytes to the infection sites.

Answer 2

$\blue\bigstar$ Chemokines are tiny protein molecules that form a subfamily of the cell signalling molecules or cytokines. These tiny proteins are secreted by cells to induce chemotaxis in nearby cells.

$\blue\bigstar$ Chemotaxis refers to when cells direct their movement according to the presence of chemicals in their surrounding environment.