Abstract:Erythroblastic islands (EBIs) are a hallmark of mammalian erythropoiesis consisting of a central macrophage surrounded by and interacting closely with maturing erythroblasts. While it is generally accepted that the island macrophages play an important role in erythropoiesis, the inability to identify and isolate this macrophage subpopulation has limited our understanding of their functional involvement. Previous studies have relied on immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence in situ or in vitro. More recently, … Show more
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