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A large number of pro-inflammatory and pro-resolving mediators act on macrophages through binding to specific receptors and activation of intracellular signaling pathways. The balance between pro-inflammatory mediators (indicated by red) and pro-resolving mediators (indicated by turquoise) determines the macrophage phenotype. Effects on atherosclerosis are indicated by arrows.
