Macrophages Celebrating 140 Years of Discovery

• Diğer Yazarlar: Kumar, Vijay (Editör)
• Materyal Türü: Elektronik Kitap Bölümü
• Dil: İngilizce
• Baskı/Yayın Bilgisi: IntechOpen 2022
• Konular: Immunology; Clinical & internal medicine
• Online Erişim: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Macrophages were first discovered in 1882 when Elia Metchnikoff recognized them as important phagocytic cells that can engulf any foreign material, including fungal spores. This discovery has proved to be a milestone in establishing the field of innate immunity. Macrophages are still ruling the area...