Preferred Label : M2 Macrophage;
NCIt definition : A macrophage that produces high levels of interleukin (IL)-10, TGF-beta and low levels
of IL-12 and converts arginine to ornithine. These cells may both encourage tissue
repair and inhibit inflammation.;
NCIt note : M2 macrophages may promote tumor angiogenesis and neoplastic disease progression.;
Origin ID : C123783;
UMLS CUI : C4086555;
Anatomic structure is physical part of
- Semantic type(s)
- Cell [UMLS semantic type]
- concept_is_in_subset
