Beyond M1/M2: Functional Assays Unlock Macrophage Plasticity In the past decade, macrophages have evolved from being seen as simple immune sentinels to multifaceted regulators of inflammation, tissue remodeling, and tumor progression. The classical M1/M2 dichotomy—pro-inflammatory versus anti-inflammatory—has served as a useful framework, but it’s increasingly clear that macrophage states exist on a continuum, shaped by...
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