Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2019, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (6): 972-981.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2019.06.029

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Research progress on the correlation between the function of gut macrophages and inflammatory bowel disease and intestinal tumors

Wang Tiantian1, Gao Chenchen1, Li Lisheng2, Xu Jingdong1   

  1. 1. Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China;
    2. Function Platform Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
  • Received:2019-09-23 Online:2019-11-21 Published:2019-12-18
  • Supported by:
    This study was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(81274173, 81673671,81270443).

Abstract: Macrophage (Mφ) is differentiated from mononuclear cells (Mo) in the blood, and it can be polarized into M1Mφ,M2Mφ and Mreg. Mφ can identify and eliminate pathogens. Mφ is involved in innate and acquired immunity, as it accumulates in the immune defense system. With a complex mechanism, Mφ protects the gut from inflammatory damage through producing anti-inflammatory cytokines. Mφ also plays a vital role in maintaining gastrointestinal homeostasis. More importantly, the imbalance of Mφ function may induce some intestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and gastrointestinal tumor. In short, the effect of Mφ on intestinal health should not be underestimated.

Key words: macrophage, biological characteristics, immunomodulation, gut diseases

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