Preferred Label : interleukin 8;
Definition : Interleukin 8 (IL8 or chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 8, CXCL8) is a chemokine produced
by macrophages and other cell types such as epithelial cells, airway smooth muscle
cells and endothelial cells. Endothelial cells store IL-8 in their storage vesicles,
the Weibel-Palade bodies. (Wikipedia);
Synonyme : IL-8;
Origin ID : FN7SM6MK-0;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Interleukin 8 (IL8 or chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 8, CXCL8) is a chemokine produced
by macrophages and other cell types such as epithelial cells, airway smooth muscle
cells and endothelial cells. Endothelial cells store IL-8 in their storage vesicles,
the Weibel-Palade bodies. (Wikipedia)
