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From Monocytes to M1/M2 Macrophages: Phenotypical vs. Functional Differentiation

Studies on monocyte and macrophage biology and differentiation have revealed the pleiotropic activities of these cells. Macrophages are tissue sentinels that maintain tissue integrity by eliminating/repairing damaged cells and matrices. In this M2-like mode, they can also promote tumor growth. Conve...

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Autores principales: Italiani, Paola, Boraschi, Diana
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4201108/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25368618
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2014.00514