Flt3<sup>+</sup> macrophage precursors commit sequentially to osteoclasts, dendritic cells and microglia
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Macrophages, osteoclasts, dendritic cells, and microglia are highly specialized cells that belong to the mononuclear phagocyte system. Functional and phenotypic heterogeneity within the mononuclear phagocyte system may reveal differe...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2002-10-01
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Series: | BMC Immunology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2172/3/15 |