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Macrophage - Wikipedia Macrophages ( ˈmækroʊfeɪdʒ ; abbreviated M φ, MΦ or MP) are a type of white blood cell of the innate immune system that engulf and digest pathogens, such as cancer cells, microbes, cellular debris and foreign substances, which do not have proteins that are specific to healthy body cells on their surface [1][2] This self-protection method can
Macrophages: Types, Function Diseases - Cleveland Clinic Macrophages are immune cells that live in your tissues They destroy germs, damaged cells and cancer cells They also promote tissue repair and healing and help your organs work as they should If macrophages aren’t working properly, they can play a role in developing cancer and autoimmune, cardiovascular, bone and neurological diseases
Macrophage | Definition, Biology, Function | Britannica macrophage, type of white blood cell that helps eliminate foreign substances by engulfing foreign materials and initiating an immune response Macrophages are constituents of the reticuloendothelial system (or mononuclear phagocyte system) and occur in almost all tissues of the body
Macrophage: Definition, Function, Causes of High and Low Count A macrophage is a specialized white blood cell that play a crucial role in the immune system They are known as “garbage collectors” because they engulf and digest foreign particles, such as bacteria, viruses, and cellular debris
Macrophage: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Macrophages quickly recognize infectious material (pathogens), and are an important first line of defense for the immune system Macrophages take in viruses and bacteria, present them to other cells of the immune system (T and B cells) and activate the inflammatory response
Macrophages in health and disease: Cell Since their early description as mononuclear phagocytes in both invertebrate and vertebrate species, macrophages have become increasingly important for our understanding of human health and disease Their fundamental attributes enable them to “clean” their surroundings by phagocytosing cellular material and regulating tissue repair and maintenance