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Macrophage heterogeneity in atherosclerosis: A matter of context.
European journal of immunology - 1 Jan 2024
Wieland Elias B, Kempen Laura Jap, Donners Marjo Mpc, Biessen Erik Al, Goossens Pieter
Abstract excerpt
During atherogenesis, plaque macrophages take up and process deposited lipids, trigger inflammation, and form necrotic cores. The traditional inflammatory/anti-inflammatory paradigm has proven insufficient in explaining their complex disease-driving mechanisms. Instead, we now appreciate that macrophages exhibit remarkable heterogeneity and functional specialization in various pathological contexts, including...
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