Macrophage colony-stimulating factor 1 (CSF1)

Cytokine that plays a vital role in the regulation of survival, proliferation and differentiation of hematopoietic precursor cells, especially mononuclear phagocytes, like macrophages and monocytes. Promotes the release of proinflammatory chemokines, and thus has a significant role in innate immunity and in inflammatory processes.

Plays an essential role in the regulation of osteoclast proliferation and differentiation, the regulation of bone resorption, and is needed for normal bone development. Required for normal male and female fertility.