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Bring out your dead

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Phagocytosis of apoptotic cells by macrophages occurs through recognition of specific molecules on the surfaces of apoptotic cells by receptors on macrophages. Three recent studies add to the understanding of this process.

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Figure 1: The array of receptors known to contribute to the recognition and internalization of apoptotic cells.

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