inflammatory macrophage

Term ID

CL:0000863

Synonyms

• classically activated macrophage
• M1 macrophage

Definition

An elicited macrophage that is recruited into the tissues in response to injury and infection as part of an inflammatory response, expresses high levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, ROS and NO, and shows potent microbicidal activity. 19132917

References

Ontology

Cell Ontology