Macrophages: biology and role in the pathology of diseases
Éditeur :
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN :
9781493913107
Date de publication :
13 nov. 2014
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Macrophages are a key component of the innate immune system and play an integral role in host defense and homeostasis. Thus, macrophages are extremely versatile cells that can respond efficiently to tissue micro environmental cues by polarizing to distinct phenotypes, depending on the functions they need to perform.