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The stimulatory effect of bilirubin on phagocytic activity

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The effect of an i.p. application of bilirubin on phagocytic activity and the arrangement of the microtubule system of murine peritoneal macrophages were examined. A significant increase of phagocytic activity was observed 3 h after bilirubin treatment, and normal values were reached after 3 d. The increase of the extent of the microtubule system was comparable with that of enhanced phagocytosis but normal values were observed after 1 d.

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    M. Bilej, V. Větvička & P. Šíma

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Bilej, M., Větvička, V. & Šíma, P. The stimulatory effect of bilirubin on phagocytic activity. Folia Microbiol 34, 136–140 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02823692

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