Pathogenic and protective role of macrophages in kidney disease.

Abstract excerpt

Macrophages (MΦ) are located throughout kidney tissue, where they play important roles in homeostasis, surveillance, tolerance, and cytoprotection. MΦ are highly heterogeneous cells and exhibit distinct phenotypic and functional characteristics depending on their microenvironment and the disease type and stage. Recent studies have identified a dual role for MΦ in several murine models of kidney disease. In this...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Cellular Microenvironment
• Share to Disease Models, Animal
• Share to Kidney