Alarmins [alarminy]

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Terms

Alarmin
Alarmin Proteins
Damage-Associated Molecular Pattern Molecules
Danger-Associated Molecular Pattern Molecules

Definition

A structurally diverse group of endogenous molecules that are multifunctional, having physiological functions inside the cell, but when released from dying cells or from cells under stress or certain immune cells, they function to activate INNATE IMMUNITY. Uncontrolled and excessive release of alarmins may contribute to INFLAMMATION; CARCINOGENESIS, and NEOPLASM METASTASIS. Alarmins are also critical for heart and nerve tissue homeostasis.

DUI
D000067531 MeSH Browser
CUI
M000599994
Previous indexing
HMGB1 Protein (2004-2015)
History note
2016
Public note
2016