👉 Leukotaxin or "leukotaxin" is a type of protein that plays a role in inflammation and cancer. It has been identified as a major contributor to the development of chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and some types of lung cancer, among others. Leukotaxins are produced by certain types of white blood cells called macrophages, which are essential for immune defense against infections and foreign substances. They can also play a role in