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Immunomodulatory roles of red blood cells
18 Jul 2022
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PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW: To discuss recent advances supporting the role of red blood cells (RBCs) in the host immune response. RECENT FINDINGS: Over the last century, research has demonstrated that red blood cells exhibit functions beyond oxygen transport, including immune function. Recent work indicates that the nucleic acid sensing receptor, toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9), is expressed on the RBC surface and...
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