In emphysema, a class of immune cells called macrophages flock to the lungs. (sciencemag.org)
But her project — which focuses on how microscopic immune cells called macrophages contribute to muscle injury repair — might not be under way today had it not been for a UNLV initiative introduced to encourage collaborative research projects. (unlv.edu)
Previous studies have pointed to immune cells called macrophages as the primary immune cell responsible for engulfing and breaking down nerve debris. (sciencedaily.com)