M2 macrophage is the predominant phenotype in airways inflammatory lesions in patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Abstract Background Macrophages may present two distinct phenotypes indicated as M1 and M2 under different stimuli. M1 and M2 macrophages have divergent functions that range from enhancement of inflammation for M1 to tissue repair and remodeling for M2 macrophages. The objective of this study was to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-05-01
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Series: | Arthritis Research & Therapy |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-017-1310-4 |