Monocytes have many faces

(University of Bonn) When the immune system mobilizes its troops, antigen-presenting cells play an important role. They can emerge from white blood cells (monocytes) that circulate in the blood. An international research team under the leadership of the University of Bonn has now taken a closer look at these important helpers. The monocyte-derived cells are not identical descendants, but rather a very diverse mixture. This finding is important for the development of tailor-made immunotherapies f...