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Sep 2026
Molecular mechanisms of macrophage migration inhibitory factor in related diseases (Review).
Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a pleiotropic cytokine that exerts dual-faced, context-dependent roles in physiological and pathological processes. While it maintains tissue homeostasis and facilitates repair under normal conditions, MIF acts as a 'double-edged sword' following tissue injury. As a prima...
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