Lymphocyte homing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006831",
  "term": "Lymphocyte homing",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The directed migration of lymphocytes from the bloodstream into specific lymphoid organs or sites of inflammation, guided by interactions between adhesion molecules and chemokines. This process allows immune cells to survey different tissues for pathogens and to concentrate in areas where an immune response is needed. Homing receptors on the lymphocyte surface recognize specific ligands on endothelial cells, facilitating extravasation.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "antigenic",
    "homing",
    "homing receptor",
    "lymphocyte"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1205 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/lymphocyte-homing/"
}