Epithelial cell-directed efferocytosis in the post-partum mammary gland is necessary for tissue homeostasis and future lactation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mammary glands harbor a profound burden of apoptotic cells (ACs) during post-lactational involution, but little is known regarding mechanisms by which ACs are cleared from the mammary gland, or consequences if this process is interru...

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Main Authors: Earp H Shelton, Strunk Karen E, Hunter Debra M, Sandahl Melissa, Cook Rebecca S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-12-01
Series:BMC Developmental Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-213X/10/122