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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biological properties and phenomena
  3. biological resistance
  4. immunity
  5. immune response
  6. macrophage activation
  1. Fields of Study
  2. immunology
  3. immunity
  4. immune response
  5. macrophage activation

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macrophage activation

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  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The process of altering the morphology and functional activity of macrophages so that they become avidly phagocytic. It is initiated by lymphokines, such as the macrophage activation factor (MAF) and the macrophage migration-inhibitory factor (MMIF), immune complexes, C3b, and various peptides, polysaccharides, and immunologic adjuvants.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/46969

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