The “Phagocytic Synapse” and Clearance of Apoptotic Cells

Apoptosis and subsequent phagocytic clearance of apoptotic cells is important for embryonic development, maintenance of tissues that require regular cellular renewal and innate immunity. The timely removal of apoptotic cells prevents progression to secondary necrosis and release of cellular contents...

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Published in:	Frontiers in immunology Vol. 8; p. 1708
Main Authors:	Barth, Nicole D., Marwick, John A., Vendrell, Marc, Rossi, Adriano G., Dransfield, Ian
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 04.12.2017
Subjects:	apoptotic cells cell–cell interactions Immunology macrophage phagocytic receptor phagocytosis phosphatidylserine cell–cell interactions phagocytosis phosphatidylserine apoptotic cells phagocytic receptor macrophage opsonin
ISSN:	1664-3224, 1664-3224
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