Macrophages are immune cells of haematopoietic origin that provide crucial innate immune
defence and have tissue-specific functions in the regulation and maintenance of organ …

Macrophages are myeloid immune cells that are strategically positioned throughout the
body tissues, where they ingest and degrade dead cells, debris, and foreign material and …

Macrophages are innate immune cells that form a 3D network in all our tissues, where they
phagocytose dying cells and cell debris, immune complexes, bacteria and other waste …

Macrophages are versatile cells of the hematopoietic system that display remarkable
functional diversity encompassing innate immune responses, tissue development, and …

Macrophages are the first immune cells in the developing embryo and have a central role in
organ development, homeostasis, immunity and repair. Over the last century, our …

Highlights•We review the potential impact of cellular origin on the function of
macrophages.•We discuss the recent evidence for macrophages plasticity.•We also highlight …

A literature covering 150 years of research indicates that macrophages are a diverse family
of professional phagocytes that continuously explore their environment, recognize and …

Monocytes and macrophages play critical roles in immune responses, tissue homeostasis
and disease progression. There are a number of functionally and phenotypically distinct …

Monocytes and macrophages have crucial and distinct roles in tissue homeostasis and
immunity, but they also contribute to a broad spectrum of pathologies and are thus attractive …

Macrophages are essential components of mammalian tissues. Although historically known
mainly for their function in host defense and the clearance of apoptotic cells, macrophages …