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leukocyte ↔ macrophages

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Macrophages are a specialized type of leukocyte that function within the immune system [1], and they actively regulate the recruitment and activation of other circulating leukocytes during an inflammatory response [2], [3], and [4].

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Chronic Inflammation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov National Library of Medicine 2 facts
claimCytokines released by macrophages and dendritic cells (such as IL-1 and TNF-α) induce endothelial cells at the injury site to release Selectins and Integrins, which stimulate the chemotaxis and diapedesis of circulating leukocytes.
claimOnce circulating leukocytes enter a local injury site, they are activated by cytokines and chemokines secreted by macrophages and dendritic cells, subsequently releasing their own cytokines and mediators of inflammation.
Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu Linus Pauling Institute 1 fact
claimMacrophages are specialized leukocytes that respond to invading pathogens by initiating phagocytosis and synthesizing and releasing pro-inflammatory cytokines.
The Center for Inflammation Science and Systems Medicine wertheim.scripps.ufl.edu University of Florida 1 fact
claimDuring an acute inflammatory response, the immune system dispatches white blood cells, specifically leukocytes and macrophages, to migrate from the blood to the site of infection or injury to protect and surround the area.