Tag Archives: Macrophages

Macrophages play a central role in intestinal cell renewal, study reveals

Macrophages play a central role in intestinal cell renewal, study reveals

A research team from MedUni Vienna and the FWF-sponsored Special Research Area SFB F83 Immunometabolism has now demonstrated for the primary time the central role of macrophages within the renewal of intestinal cells, which sheds light on the complex interplay between immune cells and tissue regeneration. Particularly, it could possibly be described that macrophages produce […]

Macrophages may play a serious role in the event of atrial fibrillation

Macrophages may play a serious role in the event of atrial fibrillation

Current treatments for atrial fibrillation (AFib), a standard heart condition characterised by fast and irregular beats that may result in stroke and heart failure, have multiple unintended effects and are ineffective for stopping AFib reoccurrence. Latest research led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and published in Science reveals that certain immune cells play […]