Interaction between Mitochondrial Reactive Oxygen Species, Heme Oxygenase, and Nitric Oxide Synthase Stimulates Phagocytosis in Macrophages

Frontiers in Medicine

Andrea Müllebner¹ 

关键词: macrophage;    phagocytosis;    heme oxygenase;    nitric oxide synthase;    reactive oxygen species;    ROS;    mitochondria;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fmed.2017.00252

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundMacrophages are cells of the innate immune system that populate every organ. They are required not only for defense against invading pathogens and tissue repair but also for maintenance of tissue homeostasis and iron homeostasis.

【 授权许可】

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