Conversely , impaired efferocytosis has been linked to autoimmune disease and tissue damage .
Efferocytosis triggers specific downstream intracellular signal transduction pathways , for example resulting in anti-inflammatory , anti-protease and growth - promoting effects .
Impaired efferocytosis has been linked to autoimmune disease and tissue damage .
Efferocytosis triggers specific downstream intracellular signal transduction pathways , for example resulting in anti-inflammatory , anti-protease and growth - promoting effects .