Researchers at the University of Liège (Belgium) have discovered a new population of macrophages, important innate immune cells that populate the lungs after injury caused by respiratory viruses.
University of LiègeAug 2 2024 Researchers at the University of Liège have discovered a new population of macrophages, important innate immune cells that populate the lungs after injury caused by respiratory viruses. These macrophages are instrumental in repairing the pulmonary alveoli. This groundbreaking discovery promises to revolutionize our understanding of the post-infectious immune response and opens the door to new regenerative therapies.
While the role of macrophages during the acute phase of respiratory viral infections is well known, their function in the post-inflammatory period has been largely unexplored. A study by the GIGA Institute at the University of Liège reveals that atypical macrophages, characterized by specific markers and transiently recruited during the early recovery phase, play a beneficial role in regenerating pulmonary alveoli.
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