[Collagen phagocytosis and degradation by human gingival fibroblasts in vitro].
1982
M Ohara, and
K Ikeda, and
M Kumegawa, and
C Minamide, and
Y Okada
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D010587
Phagocytosis
The engulfing and degradation of microorganisms; other cells that are dead, dying, or pathogenic; and foreign particles by phagocytic cells (PHAGOCYTES).
Phagocytoses
D003094
Collagen
A polypeptide substance comprising about one third of the total protein in mammalian organisms. It is the main constituent of SKIN; CONNECTIVE TISSUE; and the organic substance of bones (BONE AND BONES) and teeth (TOOTH).