Table 1 Potential actions of macrophage migration inhibitory factor ... Given the central role of endothelial cells as regulators of recruitment, the endothelium was considered a likely source ...

A specific subset of TAMs that produce a protein called Tie2 can also stimulate angiogenesis through secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and other molecules (2). At the same time, ...

Decrease endothelial permeability ... Omega 3 fatty acids and statins Decrease modified LDL macrophage uptake by scavenger receptors (Box 11) Decrease native LDL macrophage uptake by pinocytosis.