Monocytes and macrophages Flashcards
Monocyte nucleus shape
Bean-shape
Blood concentration
10% of circulating cells
Development of monocytes
Begin as hematopoietic cells
To common myeloid progenitor (CMP)
To granulocyte/monocyte progenitor
and finally differentiate into monocyte progenitor.
Classical Monocytes
CD14+ CD16-, typically CCR2+.
Intermediate Monocytes:
CD14+ CD16+, commonly CCR5+.
Patrolling/Non-Classical Monocytes
CD14low CD16+, express CX3CR1+ and CD64+.
Mice, Patrolling Monocytes
Ly6Clow.
Mice, Classical Monocytes:
Ly6Chigh.
Flow Cytometry Markers
Utilized to identify and differentiate between various monocyte populations.
Monocyte Role
Monocytes perform phagocytosis, present antigens, and secrete cytokines.
Monocyte Migration
Can migrate to tissues and transform into macrophages or dendritic cells.
Monocyte maturation
Develop from progenitor cells in the bone marrow through various stages before becoming fully mature monocytes.
How long do monocytes circulate in the blood
Circulate in the blood for 1-3 days before migrating to tissues.
Surface markers of monocytes
CD14,CCR2, CCR5, CX3CR1
CD14 surface marker function
A co-receptor for the detection of bacterial lipopolysaccharides (LPS).
CCR2 surface marker function
A receptor that mediates chemotaxis toward sites of inflammation.
CCR5 surface marker function
Involved in the inflammatory response and may play a role in cell migration and activation.
CX3CR1 surface marker function
A receptor involved in adhesion and migration of monocytes.
Monocyte Differentiation into
two types of macrophages—M1 (pro-inflammatory) and M2 (anti-inflammatory/healing)
Monocyte and Cancer
Ongoing research investigates the role of monocytes in cancer, healing, and as vehicles for drug delivery, human and mouse monocytes serve as models to study immune response and pathology
Balance of M1 and M2
The balance between M1 and M2 can influence the outcome of many diseases. (diseases, or hematological disorders.)
High and low monocyte count
High monocyte counts can indicate chronic inflammation, while low counts may suggest bone marrow suppression or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Functions of Non-classical/Patrolling Monocytes
Sense tissue damage, involved in tissue repair and angiogenesis.
Scavenge and respond to viruses/nucleic acid via endosomal TLR7/8 with cytokines such as TNF, IL-1β, CCL3.
Scavenge immune complexes and have a role in autoimmunit
how do monocyte scavengers and respond to viruses/nucleic acid
via endosomal TLR7/8 with cytokines such as TNF, IL-1β, CCL3.
Functions of Classical Monocytes
Exhibit antimicrobial activity through phagocytosis.
Produce reactive oxygen species (ROS), nitric oxide (NO), myeloperoxidase (MPO), and Type I Interferons.
Mediate inflammation and leukocyte recruitment, responding to cytokines like IL-1α, TNF, IL-6, IL-8, and CCL2.
Activate T cells due to the presence of MHC class II on their surface.
What does classic monocytes produce
Produce reactive oxygen species (ROS), nitric oxide (NO), myeloperoxidase (MPO), and Type I Interferons.
How do they mediate inflammation and leukocyte recruitment
responding to cytokines like IL-1α, TNF, IL-6, IL-8, and CCL2.
TLR4 ligands
trigger a response in patrolling monocytes
TLR7/8 ligands
prompt a response in classical monocytes.
Ly6C^low and Ly6C^high monocytes have different responses to
TLR4 and TLR7/8 stimulation.
monocyte produce key inflammatory cytokines
like TNF, IL-1β, and CCL3 during this response.
what do Classical monocytes release
They release antimicrobial molecules such as ROS, NO, MPO, and Type I Interferons to neutralize threats.
Classical monocytes function
proficient phagocytes that engulf and destroy pathogens and key players in promoting inflammation and recruiting other leukocytes to sites of infection.
Monocyte and MHC II
Antigen presentation, and different monocyte subsets respond to various TLRs, which recognize distinct pathogen-associated molecular patterns.
TLR4
induces a pro-inflammatory reaction in patrolling monocytes.
TLR7/8
Detects viral RNA within endosomes.
What are the stimuli associated with the M1 macrophage phenotype?
LPS, IFNγ, TNFα.
What are the biomarkers associated with the M1 macrophage phenotype?
TNF, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-12, IL-23, iNOS, COX-2, CCR7
What are the functions associated with the M1 macrophage phenotype?
Associated with type 1 inflammation, antigen presentation, and angiogenesis.
What are the stimuli associated with the M2a macrophage phenotype?
IL-4, IL-13
What are the biomarkers associated with the M2a macrophage phenotype?
TGFβ, arginase-1, Ym1, Fizz1.
What are the functions associated with the M2a macrophage phenotype?
with type 2 inflammation, eosinophil recruitment, stabilization of neovascularization.
What are the stimuli associated with the M2b macrophage phenotype?
immune complexes, LPS