Basophils are type 2 immune response cells, but they have also been associated with fibrosis. New data indicate that proximal tubule cells exert profibrotic effects by recruiting IL-6-producing basophils into the kidneys.

中文翻译：

---

肾纤维化中发现的嗜碱性粒细胞的新功能

嗜碱性粒细胞是 2 型免疫反应细胞，但它们也与纤维化有关。新数据表明，近端小管细胞通过将产生 IL-6 的嗜碱性粒细胞募集到肾脏中来发挥促纤维化作用。