Classical pathway macrophage activating molecule
Answer- A. IFN gammaThere are two major pathways of macrophage activation:Classical macrophage activation- induced by microbial products, which engage toll like receptors & other sensors, by T cell derived signals, impoantly the cytokine IFN-yAlternative macrophage activation - induced by cytokines III & ILl3 produced by T lymphocytes & other cells. Their main function is tissue repair & secrete growth factors which cause angiogenesis, activate fibroblasts & stimulate collagen synthesis.
IFN gamma
IL 4
IL 13
ILI