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Polarization and Characterization of M1 and M2 Human Monocyte-Derived Macrophages on Implant Surfaces
Published on: December 6, 2024
[M1 and M2 macrophage phenotypes functional activity as essential components in innate immune response assessment]
Abstract:
Macrophage capacity to phagocytosis and migration activity are crucial components in innate immune response assessment. Differences in functional responses of two macrophage phenotypes were detected. Phagocytic activity of proinflammatory alveolar M1 phenotype in relation to S. aureus is more expressed than of antinflammatory M2 phenotype. Comparative analysis of migration activity showed alternative dependence of migration index on the type of used chemoattractant.
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