Macrophages Role in Integrating Tissue Signals and Biological Processes in Chronic Inflammation and Fibrosis

• Main Author: Tarcio Teodoro Braga (auth)
• Other Authors: Niels Olsen Saraiva Camara (auth), Ana Paula Lepique (auth), Ivan C. Moura (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2017
• Series: Frontiers Research Topics
• Subjects: Medicine; macrophage subtypes; inflammation; chronic diseases; fibrosis
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Macrophages comprehend a heterogeneous mononuclear phagocytic population with wide range phenotypes and roles in homeostasis maintenance and diseases, such as infections, autoimmunity and cancer. Technology improvements enable researchers to track different macrophage populations in different tissue...