Reprogramming immune cells to reduce inflammation, promote tissue repair – Medical Xpress

Macrophages are white blood cells that, depending on the signals they get from the immune system, become specialized in either increasing or decreasing inflammation. When macrophages are programmed to be pro-inflammatory, they help to increase inflammation, which is beneficial for fighting infections; when they are programmed to be anti-inflammatory, they help to decrease inflammation.
This regulated programming allows the body to fight off infections but also ensures that inflammation naturall…

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