OBO ID: CL:0000583
Term Name: alveolar macrophage Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • dust cell
  • MF.Lu
Definition: A tissue-resident macrophage found in the alveoli of the lungs. Ingests small inhaled particles resulting in degradation and presentation of the antigen to immunocompetent cells. Markers include F4/80-positive, CD11b-/low, CD11c-positive, CD68-positive, sialoadhesin-positive, dectin-1-positive, MR-positive, CX3CR1-negative. A11.329.372.600
References:
  • BTO:0000802
  • CALOHA:TS-0030
  • FMA:83023
Ontology: Cell Ontology
PHENOTYPE No data available