Definitions

1. noun

A leukotriene involved in the inflammatory response, particularly in asthma and other respiratory disorders.

“The doctor explained that the patient’s symptoms were likely caused by the release of leukotaxin in the lungs.”

2. noun

A chemotactic agent that attracts white blood cells to sites of inflammation.

“The researchers studied the role of leukotaxin in attracting neutrophils to the area of inflammation.”