Macrophages and dendritic cells: what is the difference?

Kidney Int. 2008 Jul;74(1):5-7. doi: 10.1038/ki.2008.189.

Abstract

Segerer et al. report the expression and localization of macrophage and dendritic-cell markers in human renal biopsies and indicate that both cell types express CD68, findings that resonate with murine studies. The functional and phenotypic distinction between macrophages and dendritic cells is discussed.

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, Surface / analysis
  • Biomarkers / analysis
  • Dendritic Cells / chemistry*
  • Dendritic Cells / physiology
  • Humans
  • Immunophenotyping
  • Kidney / cytology
  • Kidney Diseases / immunology
  • Macrophages / chemistry*
  • Macrophages / physiology

Substances

  • Antigens, Surface
  • Biomarkers