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Review
. 2011 Oct 25;11(11):788-98.
doi: 10.1038/nri3087.

Studying the mononuclear phagocyte system in the molecular age

Andrew Chow  1 , Brian D Brown, Miriam Merad
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Review

Studying the mononuclear phagocyte system in the molecular age

Andrew Chow et al. Nat Rev Immunol. .

Abstract

The mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS) comprises monocytes, macrophages and dendritic cells. Tissue phagocytes share several cell surface markers, phagocytic capability and myeloid classification; however, the factors that regulate the differentiation, homeostasis and function of macrophages and dendritic cells remain largely unknown. The purpose of this manuscript is to review the tools that are currently available and those that are under development to study the origin and function of mononuclear phagocytes.

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