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The active movement of phagocytes or cells in a general direction (positive chemotaxy) or opposite direction (negative chemotaxy) related to the concentration gradient of the chemotactic factor. Chemotaxis is the stimulated and directed migration of cells.
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(2009). Chemotaxis. In: Rovenský, J., Payer, J. (eds) Dictionary of Rheumatology. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-79280-3_234
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