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Alveolar Macrophages

Alveolar macrophages are a specialized type of immune cells found in the alveoli (air sacs) of the lungs. They help to protect the lungs from various environmental insults and keep the lungs healthy. Alveolar macrophages play a crucial role in regulating the inflammatory response to lung infections or exposures to a…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 7 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 49× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Alveolar macrophages are a specialized type of immune cells found in the alveoli (air sacs) of the lungs. They help to protect the lungs from various environmental insults and keep the lungs healthy. Alveolar macrophages play a crucial role in regulating the inflammatory response to lung infections or exposures to airborne particles, as well as in the repair of damaged alveolar epithelium. Alveolar macrophages also phagocytose and digest large particles and microorganisms (e.g. bacteria, viruses, pollen, and fungi) that enter the lungs, helping to prevent respiratory infections and allergic reactions. As such, alveolar macrophages are essential for optimal lung health and functioning.

Research published in this journal

7 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 7 articles above have been cited 49 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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