Signaling pathways required for macrophage scavenger receptor-mediated phagocytosis: analysis by scanning cytometry

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Scavenger receptors are important components of the innate immune system in the lung, allowing alveolar macrophages to bind and phagocytose numerous unopsonized targets. Mice with genetic deletions of scavenger receptors, such as SR-...

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Main Authors: Winkler Aaron R, DeLoid Glen, Imrich Amy, Sulahian Timothy H, Kobzik Lester
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-08-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/9/1/59