Macrophages are critical components of the innate and adaptive immune responses, and
they are the first line of defense against foreign invaders because of their powerful
microbicidal activities. Macrophages are widely distributed throughout the body and are
present in the lymphoid organs, liver, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, central nervous system,
bone, and skin. Because of their repartition, they participate in a wide range of physiological
and pathological processes. Macrophages are highly versatile cells that are able to …