Immune Regulation by Pericytes: Modulating Innate and Adaptive Immunity
Pericytes (PC) are mural cells that surround endothelial cells in small blood vessels. PC have traditionally been credited with structural functions, being essential for vessel maturation and stabilization. However, an accumulating body of evidence suggests that PC also display immune properties. Th...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2016
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5095456/ |