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Hachemi et al. report the immune cell atlas of bone repair revealing macrophages as pro-fibrotic regulators and a therapeutic target for musculoskeletal regeneration. Genetic depletion or pharmacological inhibition of macrophages improves bone healing in musculoskeletal trauma.
