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Macrophage Activation

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Definition: 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.      Other names Macrophage Activations; Activations, Macrophage; Activation, Macrophage
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
macrophage stimulatory lipopeptide 2  0   *Lipopeptides Bacterial Proteins Lipoproteins Macrophage Activation. J Exp Med 1997 Jun 2;185(11):1951-8
TAN 1030A  126221-76-9   *Carbazoles Macrophage Activation. J Antibiot (Tokyo) 1989;42(11):1619
TAN 999  126221-75-8   *Carbazoles Macrophage Activation. J ANtibiot (Tokyo) 1989;42(11):1619
lumin  80893-93-2   *Quinolinium Compounds Macrophage Activation. Nippon Yakurigaku Zasshi 1987;89(1):1
lipid X  86559-73-1   *Glycolipids Escherichia coli Lipid A Macrophage Activation. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 1985;82(2):282
lipid Y  88090-57-7   *Glycolipids Lipid A Macrophage Activation. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 1985;82(2):282

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