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What is the difference between cytokine and chemokine?
I often see these terms being used in inflammation, and I'd like to know, are they synonymous with each other or do they mean different things? Also could someone provide an example of each?
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In the event of an abrasion, do mast cells cause vasodilation or vascular constriction?
Or both? I am unsure as to what mast cells will do in the event of a wound either on the epidermis or the epithelial. I know they secrete factors that mediate vascular constriction / dilation, but I ...
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