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Macrophage Activation Mechanisms in Human Monocytic Cell Line-derived Macrophages
Yu Sumiya1, Mami Ishikawa1, Takahiro Inoue1
1Frontiers of Innovative Research in Science and Technology (FIRST), Konan University, Kobe, Japan.
Background:
Although the mechanisms of macrophage activation are important for cancer immunotherapy, they are poorly understood. Recently, easy and robust assay systems for assessing the macrophage-activating factor (MAF) using monocytic cell line-derived macrophages were established.
Materials And Methods:
Gene-expression profiles of U937- and THP-1-derived macrophages were compared using gene expression microarray analysis and their responses against several MAFs were examined by in vitro experiments.
Results:
Activated states of these macrophages could not be assigned to a specific sub-type but showed, however, different unique characteristics.
Conclusion:
The unique of monocytic cell line-derived macrophages could provide clues to understand the activation mechanism of macrophages and, therefore, help to develop effective cancer immunotherapy with MAFs.
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