title: Biomaterial biocompatibility and the macrophage.
abstract: The biocompatibility of biomaterials at implant sites is controlled by the tissue/material interaction. A major cell in the tissue reaction is the macrophage. A summary is presented on macrophage mediation of cellular and humoral regulatory pathways in inflammatory and immune responses.
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002633:Chemotaxis; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D007249:Inflammation / Q000503:physiopathology; D008262:Macrophage Activation; D008264:Macrophages / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D010101:Oxygen Consumption
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials