| Literature DB >> 20853495 |
Oliver Pabst1, Günter Bernhardt.
Abstract
A specialized network of immune cells is positioned directly in the mucosa of the intestinal tract. In this Viewpoint, we discuss the nature and function of DC and macrophages occupying the intestinal lamina propria of mice. DC and macrophages share phenotypic traits and functional plasticity, properties that preclude simple classification of the two cell types. Nevertheless, the information available appears to have reached "critical mass" to allow for a clear demarcation between intestinal macrophages and DC.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20853495 DOI: 10.1002/eji.201040557
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Immunol ISSN: 0014-2980 Impact factor: 5.532