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Macrophages

Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that serve an important role in the immune system. They are responsible for identifying, engulfing and digesting foreign material, including pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria and other unwanted materials. They can also help to initiate an inflammatory response and recrui…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 49× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that serve an important role in the immune system. They are responsible for identifying, engulfing and digesting foreign material, including pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria and other unwanted materials. They can also help to initiate an inflammatory response and recruit other cells to help remove the foreign material. Macrophages play an important role in keeping the body healthy and protecting it from infection.

Research published in this journal

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

How this research is being cited

The 12 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 Cytokine.

Journal editorial board
Nicola Squillace · Italy Stephanie Filleur · United States Natalya Zotova · Russia

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