Understanding the origins and function of CD14+ immune cells

Dendritic cells and macrophages are immune cells that orchestrate diverse immune functions within many body tissues, including the skin. New work by A*STAR researchers and colleagues shows that CD14+ cells in the skin-long classified as dendritic cells-are actually macrophages derived from blood monocytes which means they operate differently within the human immune system.

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