The Phagocytic Function of Macrophage-Enforcing Innate Immunity and Tissue Homeostasis
Macrophages are effector cells of the innate immune system that phagocytose bacteria and secrete both pro-inflammatory and antimicrobial mediators. In addition, macrophages play an important role in eliminating diseased and damaged cells through their programmed cell death. Generally, macrophages in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-12-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/19/1/92 |