Phagocytosis: The Legacy of Metchnikoff

This year is the centenary of the death of Elie Metchnikoff, the father of innate immunity. His work on phagocytosis has continued to flourish, particularly over the past half century. This year is the centenary of the death of Elie Metchnikoff, the father of innate immunity. His work on phagocytosi...

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Published in:Cell 2016-08, Vol.166 (5), p.1065-1068
Main Author: Gordon, Siamon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
History, 19th Century
History, 20th Century
Humans
Immunity, Innate
Metchnikoff
Nobel Prize
Phagocytosis
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Summary:This year is the centenary of the death of Elie Metchnikoff, the father of innate immunity. His work on phagocytosis has continued to flourish, particularly over the past half century. This year is the centenary of the death of Elie Metchnikoff, the father of innate immunity. His work on phagocytosis has continued to flourish, particularly over the past half century.
ISSN:0092-8674
1097-4172
DOI:10.1016/j.cell.2016.08.017