chemoattractants

[US]/[ˈʃiːməʊˌætræktənts]/
[UK]/[ˈʃiːmoʊˌætræktənts]/

Translation

n.A substance or agent that attracts other cells or organisms to a specific location.; A molecule that directs the movement of cells.

Phrases & Collocations

chemoattractants guide

attracting chemoattractants

chemoattractant signaling

released chemoattractants

chemoattractants influence

detecting chemoattractants

chemoattractants gradients

specific chemoattractants

chemoattractants bind

novel chemoattractants

Example Sentences

researchers identified several chemoattractants guiding immune cell migration.

the presence of chemoattractants is crucial for leukocyte recruitment to sites of inflammation.

chemoattractants play a vital role in the development of the immune system.

we investigated the effects of different chemoattractants on neutrophil chemotaxis.

tumor cells often release chemoattractants to recruit supporting immune cells.

blocking chemoattractants could be a potential therapeutic strategy for inflammatory diseases.

the gradient of chemoattractants directs cell movement towards the source.

specific chemoattractants are involved in wound healing processes.

the receptor for a particular chemoattractant was identified on the cell surface.

chemoattractants influence the migration of macrophages towards infection sites.

understanding chemoattractant signaling pathways is key to developing new therapies.

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