ScienceDaily: Arteries From Distinct Regions Of The Body Have Unique Immune Functions

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Arteries From Distinct Regions Of The Body Have Unique Immune Functions

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080903134325.htm

Arteries play an active role in the immune system by sensing infection and

injury. They collect information about invaders through dendritic cells embedded

in their walls. Arteries supplying blood to distinct parts of the body

specialize in recognizing different bacterial signals.

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