Role and function of macrophages in the metabolic syndrome
Abstract
Macrophages are key innate immune effector cells best known for their role as professional phagocytes, which also include neutrophils and dendritic cells. Recent evidence indicates that macrophages are also key players in metabolic homoeostasis. Macrophages can be found in many tissues, where they respond to metabolic cues and produce pro- and/or anti-inflammatory mediators to modulate metabolite programmes. Certain metabolites, such as fatty...
Paper Details
Title
Role and function of macrophages in the metabolic syndrome
Published Date
Feb 13, 2012
Journal
Volume
442
Issue
2
Pages
253 - 262
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