CD68 is a specialized type of protein highly expressed in cells of the monocyte-macrophage lineage. It serves as a marker for these cells in various tissues and is involved in the immune system’s response to pathogens and the clearance of cellular debris. What does CD68 do? Phagocytosis: CD68 is involved in the process of phagocytosis, …
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A xanthoma is a type of growth that forms under the skin or in other tissues of the body. It is made up of fat-filled cells called foamy histiocytes, which are a type of immune cell that has absorbed fat. Xanthomas can appear anywhere on the body but are most commonly found on the skin. …
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Histiocytes are a type of immune cell that are part of the body’s defense mechanism against infections and foreign substances. They belong to the mononuclear phagocyte system including monocytes in the blood and macrophages in tissues. Histiocytes play an important role in the immune system’s response to pathogens and tissue repair and maintenance. They are …
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