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Macrophage, illustration

Illustration showing a macrophage cleaning away amyloid proteins in a blood vessel. Researchers are working on a vaccine to combat Alzheimer's disease. The vaccine activates large numbers of macrophages which clear away the damaging build-up of waxy amyloid proteins in the brain's vascular system.
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Title:
Macrophage, illustration
Caption:
Illustration showing a macrophage cleaning away amyloid proteins in a blood vessel. Researchers are working on a vaccine to combat Alzheimer's disease. The vaccine activates large numbers of macrophages which clear away the damaging build-up of waxy amyloid proteins in the brain's vascular system.
Credit:
Album / Science Source / Carol and Mike Werner
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6060 x 4040 px | 70.0 MB
Print size:
51.3 x 34.2 cm | 20.2 x 13.5 in (300 dpi)