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SUBMITTER: Wu MY
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7016593 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Cells 20191227 1
Autophagy is a conserved bulk degradation and recycling process that plays important roles in multiple biological functions, including inflammatory responses. As an important component of the innate immune system, macrophages are involved in defending cells from invading pathogens, clearing cellular debris, and regulating inflammatory responses. During the past two decades, accumulated evidence has revealed the intrinsic connection between autophagy and macrophage function. This review focuses o ...[more]