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The role of the macrophage in sentinel responses in intestinal immunity.
Current opinion in gastroenterology - 1 Nov 2010
Sheikh Shehzad Z, Plevy Scott E
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this review is to highlight macrophages as central mediators of intestinal immune homeostasis and inflammation. RECENT FINDINGS: We review recent developments elucidating distinct phenotypic adaptations in intestinal macrophages that determine their functional role in a microbe-rich environment. The involvement of intestinal macrophages in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel...
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