Macrophage defences against respiratory tract infections
Macrophage defences against respiratory tract infections
Pulmonary macrophages with a key role in defence against respiratory infection are a heterogeneous family of cells with phagocytic, antigen processing and immunomodulatory functions. Macrophages are important in both innate and acquired immunity in the respiratory tract, and have a role in lung defence against viruses, bacteria, mycobacteria and fungi. Interactions of pathogens with lung macrophages is strongly influenced by soluble immune components including complement, collectins and immunoglobulins. Macrophage function can be modulated by cytokines, environmental exposures, recent and chronic infection including HIV infection, drug therapy and gene transfer.
Bacterial Infections, Child, Environmental Pollutants, HIV Infections, Humans, Immunity, Cellular, Macrophage Activation, Macrophages, Alveolar, Mycoses, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review
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Gordon, S B
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Read, R C
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1 March 2002
Gordon, S B
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Read, R C
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Gordon, S B and Read, R C
(2002)
Macrophage defences against respiratory tract infections.
British Medical Bulletin, 61, .
(doi:10.1093/bmb/61.1.45).
Abstract
Pulmonary macrophages with a key role in defence against respiratory infection are a heterogeneous family of cells with phagocytic, antigen processing and immunomodulatory functions. Macrophages are important in both innate and acquired immunity in the respiratory tract, and have a role in lung defence against viruses, bacteria, mycobacteria and fungi. Interactions of pathogens with lung macrophages is strongly influenced by soluble immune components including complement, collectins and immunoglobulins. Macrophage function can be modulated by cytokines, environmental exposures, recent and chronic infection including HIV infection, drug therapy and gene transfer.
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Published date: 1 March 2002
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Bacterial Infections, Child, Environmental Pollutants, HIV Infections, Humans, Immunity, Cellular, Macrophage Activation, Macrophages, Alveolar, Mycoses, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review
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