Chemokines of human epithelial cells.

Organism is protected by many ways. Phagocytosis belongs aminy a nonspecific defensive function. Important part of phagocytosis is called chemotaxis. It is influenced by chemokines. We know 52 different chemokines and 20 their receptors. Chemokines are divided into four groups. They differ structurally and functionally. Chemokines play a role in activation of leukocytes in inflammation, in maturitationof cells and homeostasis. Chemokines are found in various diseases