Mechanisms involved in macrophage phagocytosis of apoptotic cells
Efficient removal of apoptotic cells is critical for development, tissue remodelling, maintenance of homeostasis, and response to injury. Phagocytosis of apoptotic cells is mediated by many phagocytic receptors, soluble bridging molecules, and pro-phagocytic ligands on the surface of apoptotic cells...
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| Format: | Doctoral Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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Umeå universitet, Institutionen för integrativ medicinsk biologi (IMB)
2009
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| Online Access: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-29869 http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:isbn:978-91-7264-890-6 |