OBO ID: GO:0042116
Term Name: macrophage activation Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • macrophage polarization
Definition: A change in morphology and behavior of a macrophage resulting from exposure to a cytokine, chemokine, cellular ligand, or soluble factor. (2)
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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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