Leukocyte Migration-Inhibitory Factors definition

Leukocyte Migration-Inhibitory Factors
Leukocyte Migration-Inhibition Factors; Migration-Inhibitory Factors, Leukocyte; Factors, Leukocyte Migration-Inhibition; Factors, Leukocyte Migration-Inhibitory; Leukocyte Migration Inhibition Factors; Leukocyte Migration Inhibitory Factors
Protein factor(s) released by sensitized lymphocytes (and possibly other cells) that inhibit the movement of leukocytes, especially polymorphonuclear cells, away from their site of release. Assays for these factors are used as tests for cellular immunity. Two of the common assays are the leukocyte migration capillary tube technique (LMCT) and the leukocyte migration agarose technique (LMAT).