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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Main Authors: Hanau Daniel, Dumontel Christiane, Perret Magali, Rivollier Aymeric, Destaing Olivier, Domenget Chantal, Soulas Caroline, Grasset Marie-France, Nataf Serge, Jurdic Pierre, Arnaud Sylvie, Servet-Delprat Christine, Gilmore Gary L, Belin Marie-Françoise, Rabourdin-Combe Chantal, Mouchiroud Guy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2002-10-01
Series:BMC Immunology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2172/3/15