Macrophage function test

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006885",
  "term": "Macrophage function test",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An in vitro or in vivo procedure designed to assess the functional capabilities of macrophages. These tests measure key activities such as phagocytosis, cytokine secretion, antigen presentation to lymphocytes, and microbicidal or tumoricidal action. The results provide insight into the cellular immune response and indicate immunotoxicity or immunostimulation caused by exposure to chemical agents, with examples including the chromate uptake assay and the chromium release assay.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "chromate uptake assay",
    "chromium release assay",
    "macrophage"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1208 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/macrophage-function-test/"
}