The phrase
"macrophage response" refers to how a type of immune cell called a macrophage reacts to a foreign substance or infection in the body. Macrophages play a crucial role in protecting the body by engulfing and destroying harmful invaders like bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. The
macrophage response involves identifying and eliminating these invaders to help fight off infections and maintain overall health.
Full definition
This study leads to a better understanding
of macrophage responses to infection, provides insight into disease development, and suggests targets for therapeutic intervention.
Indeed,
the macrophage response was entirely normal in E2 mutants, unlike the global Nr4a1 «knockout», showing that macrophages do not use the genetic E2 switch.