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Kupffer cells

Kupffer cells are resident liver macrophages and play a critical role in maintaining liver functions. Under physiological conditions, they are the first innate immune cells and protect the liver from bacterial infections

Ref:
Nguyen-Lefebvre AT, Horuzsko A. Kupffer Cell Metabolism and Function. J Enzymol Metab. 2015;1(1):101. Epub 2015 Aug 14. PMID: 26937490; PMCID: PMC4771376.

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Added on Oct 2, 2022 by Barbara Van De Keer

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