Apoptosis of resident and inflammatory macrophages before and during the inflammatory response of the virgin bovine mammary gland

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Macrophages may play a prominent role in defense of the bovine mammary gland, and their functionality is necessary for successful eradication of bacterial pathogens. In contrast to necrosis, however, apoptosis has not yet been studie...

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Main Authors: Sladek Zbysek, Rysanek Dusan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/52/1/12