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Magnesium channel key to immune cell shift offers new hope for oral cancer prevention, treatment 

The ability of macrophages, a type of white blood cell, to transition into one of two forms, is critical for immune system functionality. These cells can morph into fighter cells (M1) that cause inflammation and attack invading pathogens, or nurse cells (M2) that soothe the inflammation and promote tissue repair after the battle. While researchers […]

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