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Researchers have identified a new population of macrophages that play a crucial role in lung repair following viral infections. These findings have significant implications for understanding post-infectious immune responses and could lead to the development of regenerative therapies.
Researchers have discovered a new population of macrophages, important innate immune cells that populate the lungs after injury caused by respiratory viruses. These macrophages are instrumental in repairing the pulmonary alveoli. This groundbreaking discovery promises to revolutionize our understanding of the post-infectious immune response and opens the door to new regenerative therapies.