title: [Role of macrophages in interferon production].
abstract: The role of macrophages in production of interferons (IF) is manysided. They are able to synthesize IFs after any induction. However, the function of macrophages as producers of IFs is not, probably, basic. The levels of IFs produced by them are mainly low. When they are stimulated by inducers of "early" IF the synthesis is performed by intact macrophages whereas with the use of inducers of "late" IF there is always observed joint activity of macrophages and other immunocompetent cells. The main role of macrophages in production of IFs is in regulation of synthesis of these proteins in the host. In addition, they are able to serve as stimulating cells in inducing IF production by the majority of drugs by transmitting information on IF synthesis to lymphocytes. This function of macrophages is not species-specific.
authors.forename: E B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Tazulakhova
authors.forename: M V
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Mezentseva
authors.forename: F I
authors.initials: FI
authors.lastname: Ershov
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D006801:Humans; D007369:Interferon Inducers / Q000494:pharmacology; D007372:Interferons / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D008264:Macrophages / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D008808:Mice, Inbred CBA; D013045:Species Specificity; D013154:Spleen / Q000166:cytology
chemical_list: D007369:Interferon Inducers; D007372:Interferons
vernacular_title: Rol' makrofagov v produktsii interferonov.