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Macrophage polarization and function: new prospects for fibrotic disease
14 Aug 2017
Abstract excerpt
Fibrosis is commonly regarded as a pathological and dynamic process with the hallmarks of chronic inflammation and wound healing. Emerging evidence indicates that heterogeneous monocyte-macrophage lineage cells are indispensable for mounting either pro-fibrotic or anti-fibrotic responses in different stages during fibrotic pathogenesis. This review highlights the evolving roles of macrophage polarization and...
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