Homing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005349",
  "term": "Homing",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which circulating cells, such as lymphocytes or hematopoietic stem cells, migrate from the bloodstream to a specific tissue or organ. This directed movement is guided by a series of molecular interactions involving adhesion molecules and chemokine receptors on the cell surface. For example, leukocyte homing to sites of inflammation is mediated by selectins and integrins.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "leukocyte"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1177 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/homing/"
}