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The concept of an alternative pathway of macrophage activation has stimulated interest in its definition, mechanism, and functional significance in homeostasis and disease. We assess recent research in this field, argue for a restricted definition, and explore pathways by which the T helper 2 (Th2) cell cytokines interleukin-4 (IL-4) and IL-13 mediate their effects on macrophage cell biology, their biosynthesis, and responses to a normal and pathological microenvironment. The stage is now set to gain deeper insights into the role of alternatively activated macrophages in immunobiology.

Original publication

DOI

10.1016/j.immuni.2010.05.007

Type

Journal article

Journal

Immunity

Publication Date

28/05/2010

Volume

32

Pages

593 - 604

Keywords

Animals, Cytokines, Humans, Macrophage Activation, Macrophages, Models, Biological, Neoplasms, Receptors, Interleukin, Signal Transduction