tissue macrophages

Histiocytes

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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