MRP (Migration Inhibitory Factor Related Protein)
Migration inhibitory factor related proteins (MRP) -8 and -14 belong to the S-100 family of calcium binding proteins associated with myeloid cell differentiation. They are highly expressed in resting neutrophils, keratinocytes (particularly in psoriasis), in infiltrating tissue macrophages and on epithelial cells in active inflammatory disease. The heterogeneity of macrophage subpopulations in chronic or acute inflammation is reflected by different expression of MRP8 and MRP14. Phagocytes expressing MRP8 and MRP14 belong to the early infiltrating cells, while MRP8 alone is found in chronic inflammatory tissues. The partially antagonistic functions of MRP8, MRP14 and of the Ca2+-dependent MRP8/14 heterocomplex makes them versatile mediators.
