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In vitro Quantitative Imaging Assay for Phagocytosis of Dead Neuroblastoma Cells by iPSC-Macrophages
Published on: February 14, 2021
Publisher Correction: Studying tissue macrophages in vitro: are iPSC-derived cells the answer?
Christopher Z W Lee1, Tatsuya Kozaki1, Florent Ginhoux2,3
1Singapore Immunology Network (SIgN), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), BIOPOLIS, Singapore, Singapore.
Insights
A correction was made to Figure 1, removing an erroneous arrow between fetal liver monocytes and hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs). This clarifies the developmental pathways and cell relationships in the study.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Developmental Biology
- Immunology
Context:
- The study investigates hematopoiesis and cell differentiation in fetal liver development.
- Accurate representation of cell lineages and interactions is crucial for understanding developmental processes.
Purpose:
- To correct a graphical error in Figure 1 of the original publication.
- To ensure the accurate depiction of the relationship between fetal liver monocytes and hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs).
Summary:
- An incorrect arrow in the original Figure 1 has been removed.
- This correction clarifies the distinction between fetal liver monocytes and both short-term and long-term HSCs.
- The revised figure accurately reflects the cell populations and their non-direct lineage connections.
Impact:
- Improves the clarity and accuracy of the study's graphical data.
- Facilitates a better understanding of hematopoietic stem cell development and monocyte origins.
- Ensures reliable data interpretation for researchers in the field of hematopoiesis.
Abstract:
In the original Figure 1, an arrow was mistakenly added between the fetal liver monocytes and the short-term and long-term HSCs. This arrow has now been removed.
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