A discrete subpopulation of human monocytes expresses a neutrophil-like proinflammatory (P) phenotype.

doi:10.1152/ajplung.1994.267.6.L775

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A discrete subpopulation of human monocytes expresses a neutrophil-like proinflammatory (P) phenotype.

The American journal of physiology - 1 Dec 1994

Owen C A, Campbell M A, Boukedes S S, Stockley R A, Campbell E J

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We have demonstrated that a discrete and naturally occurring subpopulation of human monocytes expresses a neutrophil-like proinflammatory (P) phenotype. P monocytes constitute 20-30% of the circulating monocyte pool and are characterized by 1) avid adherence to extracellular matrix through high-l...

Topics

Cell Separation
HLA-DR Antigens
Humans
Integrins
Monocytes
Neutrophils
Phenotype
Serine Endopeptidases
alpha 1-Antitrypsin

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