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Mononuclear phagocyte system in kidney disease and repair.
Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.) - 1 Feb 2013
Alikhan Maliha A, Ricardo Sharon D
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The mononuclear phagocyte system is comprised of circulating monocytes, tissue macrophages and dendritic cells (DCs) that play key roles in tissue homeostasis, immune surveillance, and immune and non-immune-mediated tissue injury and repair. This review summarizes the various subsets within this system that exhibit significant functional and phenotypic diversity that can adapt to their surrounding...
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