Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

macrophage activation involved in immune response

Term ID
GO:0002281
Synonyms
  • macrophage activation during immune response
  • macrophage polarization involved in immune response
Definition
A change in morphology and behavior of a macrophage resulting from exposure to a cytokine, chemokine, cellular ligand, or soluble factor, leading to the initiation or perpetuation of an immune response. 0781735149
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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