Studies relating to molecular mechanism of CD44 augmented macrophage phagocytosis of apoptotic neutrophils

Apoptosis of neutrophil granulocytes is an essential process in the resolution of the inflammatory response, providing a safe mechanism for down-regulation of neutrophil function and clearance of potentially harmful inflammatory cells by macrophages. However, in chronic inflammatory conditions, the...

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Main Author: Vivers, Sharon
Published: University of Edinburgh 2006
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.663294