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Hemocytes

Hemocytes are immune cells which are found in some species of invertebrates, such as arthropods, mollusks and cnidarians. They are important for the protection of the host against both external and internal threats, and can be involved in cellular immunity, wound healing and the production of cytokines. Moreover, he…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 48× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Hemocytes are immune cells which are found in some species of invertebrates, such as arthropods, mollusks and cnidarians. They are important for the protection of the host against both external and internal threats, and can be involved in cellular immunity, wound healing and the production of cytokines. Moreover, hemocytes can also help to form clots that limit the spread of pathogens, as well as acting as cellular scavengers to eliminate foreign particles. By studying hemocytes, researchers have gained a better understanding of the evolution of the immune system and how it works to protect the organism from various pathogens and environmental damage.

Research published in this journal

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

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 48 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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