Macrophages form a protective cellular barrier in joints

Christopher D. Buckley ()

Nature, 2019, vol. 572, issue 7771, 590-592

Abstract: Inflammation and the repair of damaged tissues are regulated by immune cells called macrophages. The finding that they form a layer that shields mouse joints from damage has implications for the treatment of arthritis.

Keywords: Immunology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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