The cytokines secreted by TH1 cells have the capacity to activate macrophages in the process of eliminating intracellular pathogens. The cytokines secreted by TH2 cells also have the capacity to activate macrophages; their role in this situation is:

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To promote macrophage proliferation

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To inhibit inflammation

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To adsorb any local TH1 cytokines, to further polarise the response towards a TH2 response

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The same as TH1 cells, to activate macrophages to eliminate intracellular pathogens (using different cytokines)

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