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Cell Migration Assays, Macrophage

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Definition: Assays that measure the rate of migration of MACROPHAGES. They may involve the use hollow plastic chamber, sealed at one end with a porous membrane and suspended over a larger well which may contain CHEMOTACTIC FACTORS. The migration of cell through the pores to the other side of the membrane is measured.      Other names Macrophage Migration Test; Tests, Macrophage Migration; Test, Macrophage Migration; Macrophage Migration Tests; Macrophage Migration Inhibition Test

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