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Alternative activation of macrophages: mechanism and functions

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Gordon, Siamon, Martinez, Fernando O.·2010·Immunity

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The concept of an alternative pathway of macrophage activation has stimulated interest in its definition, mechanism, and functional significance in homeostasis and disease. We assess recent research in this field, argue for a restricted definition, and explore pathways by which the T helper 2 (Th2) cell cytokines interleukin-4 (IL-4) and IL-13 mediate their effects on macrophage cell biology, their biosynthesis, and responses to a normal and pathological microenvironment. The stage is now set to gain deeper insights into the role of alternatively activated macrophages in immunobiology.

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Authors
Gordon, S., & Martinez, F. O.
Affiliations
University of Oxford (GB)
Corresponding author
Gordon, Siamon
Venue
Immunity
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2010-05
Volume
32
Issue
5
Pages
593-604
ISSN
1074-7613 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2065210647
Cited by
4,197
References
118
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FWCI
17.15
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Immunity (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Open Research (University of Surrey) (submittedVersion)
Funders
British Heart Foundation
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › Immune cells in cancer
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › Phagocytosis and Immune Regulation
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › T-cell and B-cell Immunology
Keywords
alternative macrophage activation, M2 macrophages, Th2 cytokines, IL-4, IL-13, macrophage polarization, macrophage homeostasis
MeSH terms
Animals, Humans, Macrophage Activation, Macrophages, Models, Biological, Neoplasms, Signal Transduction, Cytokines, Receptors, Interleukin

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