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ArticleCurrent immunology reviews2013

Alternatively Activated Macrophages Revisited: New Insights into the Regulation of Immunity, Inflammation and Metabolic Function following Parasite Infection.

Jessica C Jang, Meera G Nair

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Article in Current immunology reviews, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers.

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18citing papers in PubMed
2.6field-weighted citation impact, top 12% of its field
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 27 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Jessica C JangDivision of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA.
Meera G NairDivision of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA.
University of California, Riverside · US

Funding

RELM-alpha regulation of hookworm-induced lung inflammationR01AI091759 · NIAID · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · PI NAIR, MEERA GOH · 2011 to 2015
$2.0M
NIAID NIH HHS R01 AI091759
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The role of macrophages in homeostatic conditions and the immune system range from clearing debris to recognizing and killing pathogens. While classically activated macrophages (CAMacs) are induced by T helper type 1 (Th1) cytokines and exhibit microbicidal properties, Th2 cytokines promote alternative activation of macrophages (AAMacs). AAMacs contribute to the killing of helminth parasites and mediate additional host-protective processes such as regulating inflammation and wound healing. Yet, other parasites susceptible to Th1 type responses can exploit alternative activation of macrophages to diminish Th1 immune responses and prolong infection. In this review, we will delineate the factors that mediate alternative activation (e.g. Th2 cytokines and chitin) and the resulting downstream signaling events (e.g. STAT6 signaling). Next, the specific AAMac-derived factors (e.g. Arginase1) that contribute to resistance or susceptibility to parasitic infections will be summarized. Finally, we will conclude with the discussion of additional AAMac functions beyond immunity to parasites, including the regulation of inflammation, wound healing and the regulation of metabolic disorders.

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Alternatively activated macrophagehelminthmetabolismparasiteprotozoanTh2 inflammation

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PMID24772059
PMCPMC3998825
OpenAlexW1984171777

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