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Histiocytes

Histiocytes are cells in the body's immune system that are important for protecting against pathogens and their associated diseases. They are found in lymphoid and connective tissue, where they are involved in the body's inflammatory response. Histiocytes are also involved in the clearing and removal of dead cells, …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 2× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Histiocytes are cells in the body's immune system that are important for protecting against pathogens and their associated diseases. They are found in lymphoid and connective tissue, where they are involved in the body's inflammatory response. Histiocytes are also involved in the clearing and removal of dead cells, debris, and pathogens. They can also be found in the spleen, challenging bacteria, and secreting antibodies. They are significant in helping the body identify, target, and eliminate potentially harmful pathogens. Histiocytes offer protection from infections, autoimmunity, and other immunological disorders.

Research published in this journal

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

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 2 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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