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Biological Compatibility Profile on Biomaterials for Bone Regeneration
Published on: November 16, 2018
Oversimplified immunology is holding biomaterials back
Jessica L Stelzel1,2,3, Jonathan P Schneck1,4,5,6,7,8,9, Hai-Quan Mao1,2,3,10
1Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Abstract:
Immune responses are complex, often defying rigid classifications. Instead of interpreting results according to reductionist categories, researchers should rely on comprehensive single-cell data to guide analysis and should remain open to unexpected immunological complexity.
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