Other macrophage models have been developed but lack certain features unique to alveolar macrophages. The AML model solves both issues by starting with a simple blood draw from donors.
Berry-flavored vapes can weaken the lungs' natural defenses, making it harder for the body to fight off infections, research suggests. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of ...
Now, scientists have shown in a study published Oct. 7, 2024, in Cell, that the limiting of disseminated breast cancer cells (DCCs) to metastasize in the lungs is due to alveolar macrophages (AMs), ...
A study utilizing alveolar macrophage-like (AML) cells revealed that tumor necrosis factor (TNF) is critical for fighting tuberculosis but not other infections. The findings challenge existing beliefs ...