Abstract
The efferocytosis (phagocytosis of apoptotic cells) promotes the synthesis of anti-inflammatory mediators, such as transforming growth factor (TGF ²), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and interleukin-10 (IL-10), important for differentiation of regulatory T cells (Treg). However, the phagocytosis of infected apoptotic cells directs the synthesis of anti and pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TGF²,…