Alveolar Macrophages: Development, Respiratory Homeostasis, Signal Pathways, Diseases, and Therapeutic Opportunities
Alveolar macrophages (AMs), as primary immune sentinels in the respiratory tract, are uniquely adapted to tissue‐specific demands shaped by local factors and the physiological environment, maintaining airway homeostasis through the clearance of surfactants and particulates. While AMs exhibit remarkable plasticity shape...