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Monika Fijak

Justus-Liebig-Universität GießenORCID 0000-0002-7384-3872Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Approach:experimental assay· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Organism:mouse· 1

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Depletion of CX3CR1+ macrophages results in disrupted functionality and immune surveillance within epididymis and testis

D. Ai, Linda Kreyling, María Agustina Battistone, Maia Lina Elizagaray, A. Chen, S. Bhushan, Monika Fijak, Martin Speckmann, G. Michel, Tara Procida‐Kowalski, Marek Bartkuhn, M. Sprang, Johannes U. Mayer, A. Meinhardt, Christiane Pleuger

This study shows that CX3CR1+ macrophages are essential for maintaining immune balance and epithelial integrity in the epididymis and testis, with their depletion leading to immune dysfunction and fertility issues.

Mucosal Immunology · Jan 31, 2026Peer-reviewedImmunology