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Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1

Meaning

Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 (MCP-1), also known as CCL2, is a small signaling protein in the CC chemokine family. Its primary function involves attracting monocytes, macrophages, and specific immune cells to various locations within the body. This protein acts as a potent chemical signal, guiding these white blood cells towards sites of inflammation or tissue damage.