About The Medical Condition Macrophage Activation

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Macrophage Activation

Macrophage Activation Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Macrophage Activation Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Macrophage Activation?

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.

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