Protocol for Macrophage Depletion by Clodronate

Macrophage Depletion by Clodronate Protocol from Lab research in immunology at University of Louvain.

Clodronate (dichloromethylene diphosphonate) is used for treatment of osteolytic diseases and osteoporosis Its effect is due to inhibittion of the function of osteoclasts. This drug is also taken up by macrophages and rapidly causes apoptosis of these cells.

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