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Local opsonization for apoptosis?

Nature Immunology volume 3, pages 510–512 (2002)Cite this article

Classical opsonins are serum proteins that coat microorganisms and particles so as to enhance uptake by macrophages. A recent Nature paper has identified a macrophage-derived opsonin for apoptotic cells.

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Figure 1: Model of local opsonization of (a) apoptotic cells and (b) microorganisms.

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