Some cytokines released by these cells are important in activating natural killer cells, and others play a role in activating the acute-phase response.
Recent research suggests that c-Jun N-terminal kinases are important for the development of these entities, a specific type of which, lacis cells, help to form an apparatus that controls blood pressure. These entities also have a large cytokine-secretion profile that includes tumor necrosis factor alpha and interleukin-8. Some cytokines released by these cells are important in activating natural killer cells, and others play a role in activating the acute-phase response. Specific ones of these local to the liver are called Kupffer cells, while those local to the kidney are called mesangial cells. Descendants of monocytes, these cells mature when entering damaged tissue through the process of leukocyte extravasation. For 10 points, name these myeloid-lineage cells of the innate immune system that possess a name meaning "big eaters."
Recent research suggests that c-Jun N-terminal kinases are important for the development of these entities, a specific type of which, lacis cells, help to form an apparatus that controls blood pressure.
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