Article
Phenotypic and functional differences between rat alveolar, pleural, and peritoneal macrophages.
Experimental lung research - 1 Jan 2000
Dörger M, Münzing S, Allmeling A M, Messmer K, Krombach F
Abstract excerpt
Tissue macrophages (M phi) play a central and essential role in modulating the initiation and perpetuation of the inflammatory response. Phenotypical and functional differences among alveolar M phi (AM) and peritoneal M phi (PM) have been reported, but less is known about pleural M phi (PLM) and their ability and capacity to release biologically active substances. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
