Macrophages and monocytes in 2017: Macrophages and monocytes: of tortoises and hares

Nature Reviews Immunology 18, 85 (2018). doi:10.1038/nri.2017.158 Author: Steffen Jung 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.
Source: Nature Reviews Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tags: Year in Review Source Type: research