Colonic macrophages eat and feed.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.10.006.
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Abstract
Macrophages not only secure host defense via phagocytosis but also play a key role in tissue homeostasis. A comprehensive study by Fritsch et al. reveals a novel mechanism by which macrophages in the colon deliver polyamines to epithelial cells to support self-renewal of the epithelium during periods of high proliferation.
Medical subject headings
- Colon
- Epithelial Cells