Publications by authors named "Phoebe Ellin Chua"
Article Synopsis
- The study examined how different types of immune cells, especially macrophages, respond in cases of muscle damage leading to either regeneration or fibrosis in mice.
- It found that macrophage dysfunction occurs early in the process and is linked to higher levels of inflammation and other immune cells in the affected areas.
- Interestingly, while neutrophils were more common in cases of fibrosis, their removal didn't significantly impact the behavior of macrophages or overall muscle healing, indicating that a broader understanding of immune cell interactions is needed for better muscle repair strategies.
