Heparin-binding proteins that exhibit a number of inflammatory and immunoregulatory activities. Originally identified as secretory products of MACROPHAGES, these chemokines are produced by a variety of cell types including NEUTROPHILS; FIBROBLASTS; and EPITHELIAL CELLS. They likely play a significant role in respiratory tract defenses.
Also Known As:
Macrophage Inflammatory Protein 1; Macrophage Inflammatory Protein-1; Inflammatory Protein, Macrophage; Inflammatory Protein-1, Macrophage; Inflammatory Proteins, Macrophage; Protein, Macrophage Inflammatory; Protein-1, Macrophage Inflammatory; Macrophage Inflammatory Protein