Article
Macrophages and Stem Cells-Two to Tango for Tissue Repair?
Biomolecules - 6 May 2021
Manole Emilia, Niculite Cristina, Lambrescu Ioana Maria, Gaina Gisela, Ioghen Octavian, Ceafalan Laura Cristina, Hinescu Mihail Eugen
Abstract excerpt
Macrophages (MCs) are present in all tissues, not only supporting homeostasis, but also playing an important role in organogenesis, post-injury regeneration, and diseases. They are a heterogeneous cell population due to their origin, tissue specificity, and polarization in response to aggression factors, depending on environmental cues. Thus, as pro-inflammatory M1 phagocytic MCs, they contribute to tissue damage...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
