Monocyte and macrophage biology: an overview.
Abstract
This review provides an overview of the current understanding of the biology of monocytes and macrophages. It focuses on four rapidly advancing areas that underpin recent conceptual advances, namely: (1) the bone marrow origins of monocytes and macrophages, (2) monocyte heterogeneity, (3) the early inflammatory consequences of tissue injury, and (4) current concepts of macrophage activation and their limitations.
Authors: | Andrew J. Rees |
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Journal: | Semin Nephrol. 30(3):216-33 |
Year: | 2010 |
PubMed: | Find in PubMed |