Tongue immune compartment analysis reveals spatial macrophage heterogeneity
The tongue is a unique muscular organ situated in the oral cavity where it is involved in taste sensation, mastication, and articulation. As a barrier organ, which is constantly exposed to environmental pathogens, the tongue is expected to host an immune cell network ensuring local immune defence. H...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2022-06-01
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Series: | eLife |
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Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/77490 |