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KMID : 0578320210440050292
Molecules and Cells
2021 Volume.44 No. 5 p.292 ~ p.300
Development and Functions of Alveolar Macrophages
Woo Yeon-Duk

Jeong Dong-Jin
Chung Doo-Hyun
Abstract
Macrophages residing in various tissue types are unique in terms of their anatomical locations, ontogenies, developmental pathways, gene expression patterns, and immunological functions. Alveolar macrophages (AMs) reside in the alveolar lumen of the lungs and serve as the first line of defense for the respiratory tract. The immunological functions of AMs are implicated in the pathogenesis of various pulmonary diseases such as allergic asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP), viral infection, and bacterial infection. Thus, the molecular mechanisms driving the development and function of AMs have been extensively investigated. In this review article, we discuss the roles of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and transforming growth factor (TGF)-¥â in AM development, and provide an overview of the anti-inflammatory and proinflammatory functions of AMs in various contexts. Notably, we examine the relationships between the metabolic status of AMs and their development processes and functions. We hope that this review will provide new information and insight into AM development and function.
KEYWORD
alveolar macrophage, development, fine-tuning, GM-CSF, immunological functions, immunometabolism, ontogeny
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