Characterization of macrophage-like cells in the external layers of human small and large intestine.

doi:10.1007/BF00328013

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Characterization of macrophage-like cells in the external layers of human small and large intestine.

Cell and tissue research - 1 Nov 1992

Mikkelsen H B, Rumessen J J

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In the external layers of human small and large intestine macrophage-like cells were characterized by immunohistochemical, histochemical and electron-microscopical methods. Using immunohistochemistry and a number of monoclonal antibodies, the presence and distribution of phenotypic subpopulations...

Topics

Acid Phosphatase
Antigens, CD
Biomarkers
Colon
Gastrointestinal Motility
HLA-DR Antigens
Humans
Immunity, Cellular
Intestine, Small
Lysosomes
Macrophages
Muscle, Smooth
Phenotype

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