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M1 macrophages are characterized by the secretion of reactive oxygen species and proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines and can be identified via the cell surface marker CD86
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M2 macrophages secrete growth factors and antiinflammatory immune modulators and can be identified by the cell surface marker CD206
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an overzealous M2 response can also lead to excess tissue deposition and fibrosis
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