Which cells are primarily responsible for upregulating B7 molecules after phagocytizing bacteria?
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The question is asking which type of immune cell is mainly involved in increasing the expression of B7 molecules after they ingest bacteria. This pertains to the immunological response and the role of specific immune cells in recognizing and responding to pathogens.
Answer
M1 macrophages
The final answer is M1 macrophages
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The final answer is M1 macrophages
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M1 macrophages are a type of macrophage that, once they phagocytize bacteria, upregulate B7 molecules and help present antigens to T cells, thus facilitating the immune response.
Sources
- Macrophage - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- The Phagocytic Function of Macrophage-Enforcing Innate Immunity - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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