Macrophages are ubiquitous cells with an impressive range of functions. These include
phagocytosis and coordination of the initiation and effector phases of immune responses, as
well as production of bioactive proteins and lipids that profoundly influence cell growth,
differentiation and function. Macrophages are highly individualized in tissues, where their
activities are a reflection of targeting by systemic and local environmental signals. This
review focuses on recent studies where uterine macrophage population densities and …