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elicited macrophage

Term ID
CL:0000861
Synonyms
  • free macrophage
  • wandering histiocyte
Definition
A macrophage which develops from an inflammatory monocyte and is recruited into the tissues in response to injury and infection as part of an inflammatory response. Markers include CD11b-positive, CD68-positive, and F4/80-positive. 15771589
References
  • FMA:84643
  • FMA:84645
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develops from
develops into
is a type of
has subtype
has_plasma_membrane_part
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