Monocyte/Macrophage stages/jobs Flashcards

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Activation

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activated by INF-gamma or bacteria or LPS

secrete TNF, IL-1, IL-6

TNF, IL-1, IL-6 can activate synthesis of acute phase proteins or amplify macrophage response

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Chemotaxis, tissue inflammation

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TNF-alpha and IL-1 involved

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Phagocytosis, scavenger function, tissue repair

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nothing here

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IL-12 and IL-10 cytokines

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produced by activated macs, regulate polarization of TH1/Th2 adaptive immune response

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