Author: Glossary
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Leukocyte migration inhibition factor
A lymphokine that inhibits movement of neutrophils.
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Leukemia inhibitory factor
A cytokine that regulates the growth and differentiation of many cells throughout the body, including endothelial cells, fat cells, embryonic stem cells, germ cells, osteoblasts, and peripheral nerve cells.
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Heparin-binding epidermal growth factor
A cytokine, classed as a monokine, that is involved in immune and inflammatory responses. It is produced by macrophages and stimulates production of smooth muscle cells and fibroblasts.
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Eosinophil chemotactic factor
A mediator released when mast cells are injured. This is in response to inflammation.
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Edema factor
An enzyme made by Bacillus anthracis (the bacterium that causes anthrax). It causes the cellular and tissue swelling characteristic of anthrax infection.
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Correction factor
A number by which a measured value is multiplied, to correct for systematic measurement error.
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Autocrine motility factor
A chemical released by cancer cells that induces motility, enabling the cells to metastasize.
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Autocrine factor
A growth factor produced by the cell that stimulates the same cell to grow.
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Faciolingual
To the face and tongue, especially to paralysis of these.
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Faciocervical
To the face and neck, especially to progressive dystrophy of facial muscles.