Molecule
CXCL8 / IL-8
Chemokine strongly associated with neutrophil chemoattraction.
Also called: IL-8, CXCL8, neutrophil-activating peptide
Sparsely connected — only 1 link recorded so far.
In short
- 1What it is: a molecule in molecules and receptors.
- 2How it connects: acts on 1 and is affected by 0 concepts — mostly 1 cell.
- 3Where it sits: signalling, response on the 15-step immune chain.
What it does
Primary neutrophil chemotactic gradient; CXCR2 receptor on neutrophils; drives neutrophil transmigration in ANCA vasculitis, psoriatic skin, IBD; CXCR2 antagonists in COPD Phase 2
Its connections at a glance
Each dot is a concept directly linked to CXCL8 / IL-8. Colours show the kind of concept.
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Graph ID M013 · concept status: established. Select any connection above to inspect evidence for that specific link.