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The evolutionarily conserved chemokine superfamily encodes small peptide molecules that bind G-protein-coupled receptors. In humans, this superfamily includes at least 46 ligands and 18 receptors. In general, chemokines and their receptors form a chemotactic network that regulates the migration of cells to specific micro-anatomical destinations within an organism in an organized and non-random manner. Recent...
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