New function of blood monocytes (IMAGE)

University of Liège

New function of blood monocytes

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Illustration shows the new function of blood monocytes, namely their ability to proliferate in tissues before differentiating into macrophages, immune cells that play important roles in maintaining body homeostasis and health.

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© Adeline Deward - Illumine

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