The chemokine CCL2 is produced by
A) Th2 cells.
B) dendritic cells.
C) basophils.
D) macrophages.

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CCL2 is primarily produced by macrophages in response to inflammation and infection. While other cell types, such as dendritic cells and basophils, can also produce CCL2 to a lesser extent, macrophages are the main source of this chemokine. Th2 cells, on the other hand, produce a different set of cytokines than chemokines.

The Chemokine CCL2 Is Produced by