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Name:	Chemotactic Factors
Description:	Chemical substances that attract or repel cells. The concept denotes especially those factors released as a result of tissue injury, microbial invasion, or immunologic activity, that attract LEUKOCYTES; MACROPHAGES; or other cells to the site of infection or insult.
Synonyms:	Chemotaxins; Chemoattractants