Article révisé par les pairs
| Résumé : | It appears that macrophages, which are present in most tissues, are involved in many steps of the immune reaction. They are essential for initiating the response and they assist the lymphocytes in several ways. By themselves they play an important role in the immune surveillance and in tumor immunology. The behavior of macrophages is strongly influenced by lymphocytes. However, macrophages are equipped with a special machinery, including an active membrane and a developed lysosomal system. A lot remains to be done on its function and on the trigger mechanisms. |
