Monocyte/Macrophage stages/jobs Flashcards
1
Q
Activation
A
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
2
Q
Chemotaxis, tissue inflammation
A
TNF-alpha and IL-1 involved
3
Q
Phagocytosis, scavenger function, tissue repair
A
nothing here
4
Q
IL-12 and IL-10 cytokines
A
produced by activated macs, regulate polarization of TH1/Th2 adaptive immune response