Physiological Roles of Apoptotic Cell Clearance: Beyond Immune Functions
The clearance of apoptotic cells is known to be a critical step in maintaining tissue and organism homeostasis. This process is rapidly/promptly mediated by recruited or resident phagocytes. Phagocytes that engulf apoptotic cells have been closely linked to the release of anti-inflammatory cytokines...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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Series: | Life |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/11/1141 |