0 a type of cell in the body that can surround things and swallow them, especially a white blood cell that protects the body against infection by destroying bacteria
1 a cell that gets rid of bacteria and other cells that cause harm by absorbing them
This recruitment of activated mononuclear phagocytes would presumably bring more neurotoxins into the immediate vicinity of neurons, potentially contributing to neuronal injury.
Hydrocortisone suppresses the chemiluminescent response of striped bass phagocytes.
The results show that the luminol-based chemiluminescence is a reliable method for the future study of space-flight effects on mammalian phagocytes.
However, other cell types such as astrocytes (b), oligodendrocytes, endothelia and even neurons may act as nonprofessional phagocytes.
A method for visualizing infected red blood cells ingested by phagocytes.
The present report therefore reveals the existence of two patterns of resorption in phagocytes of invertebrates.
In none of these preparations was hybridisation to spermatozoa, nutritive phagocytes or perivisceral epithelial cells observed.
Glial cells are therefore uniquely positioned to act as both destructive phagocytes and providers of recycled nutrients.