Scanning electron microscopy images of cultured macrophages. Macrophages with MafB (WT) look mature and well-shaped, while those without MafB (KO) appear round and less developped.
Macrophages—or “big eaters”—are exactly what they sound like. These immune cells roam our bodies hunting down infections, cancers, or injuries. When they detect a target, the cells release a calvary ...