Macrophage Activation [aktivace makrofágů]
- Terms
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makrofágy - aktivace
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.
- DUI
- D008262 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0012869
- Previous indexing
- Macrophages (1966-1981)
- History note
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- Public note
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