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non-classical monocyte

Term ID
CL:0000875
Synonyms
  • patrolling monocyte
  • resident monocyte
Definition
A type of monocyte characterized by low expression of CCR2, low responsiveness to monocyte chemoattractant CCL2/MCP1, low phagocytic activity, and decrease size relative to classical monocytes, but increased co-stimulatory activity. May also play a role in tissue repair. (4)
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