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1Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica, Via Ugo La Malfa 153, 90146 Palermo, Italy.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|January 11, 2025
Summary
Macrophages are versatile immune cells that adapt to their environment. They can initiate or resolve inflammation and repair tissues, showcasing their crucial role in innate immunity.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Cell Biology
Background:
- Macrophages are key innate immune cells.
- They exhibit remarkable functional plasticity in response to microenvironmental cues.

