Macrophages and monocytes: of tortoises and hares

作者:Jung Steffen*
来源:Nature Reviews Immunology, 2018, 18(2): 85-86.
DOI:10.1038/nri.2017.158

摘要

Monocytes and tissue macrophages represent two main branches of the mononuclear phagocyte system, and they have complementary roles during immunological challenges. Several studies published in 2017 highlighted the distinct properties of these two cell types and furthered our understanding of their development and cellular functions.

  • 出版日期2018-2