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CXC Cytokine Gene

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CXC Cytokine Genes encode Alpha Chemokines, CXC-type dual-cysteine chemokines with paired cysteine residues separated by a non-cysteine residue in their primary sequence that act as chemoattractants for neutrophils, but not for monocytes. (NCI) [ ]

Term info

Label

CXC Cytokine Gene

Synonyms
  • CXC Cytokine Gene
Gene Encodes Product

Alpha Chemokine

Legacy Concept Name

CXC_Cytokine_Gene

Preferred Name

CXC Cytokine Gene

Semantic Type

Gene or Genome

UMLS CUI

C1332825

code

C26010