Masking of Phosphatidylserine Inhibits Apoptotic Cell Engulfment and Induces Autoantibody Production in Mice
Apoptotic cells are rapidly phagocytosed by professional phagocytes, such as macrophages and dendritic cells. This process prevents the release of potentially noxious or immunogenic intracellular materials from dying cells, and is thought to play a critical role for the maintenance of normal functio...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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The Rockefeller University Press
2004
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2211927/ |