Neutrophils
Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that are an important part of the body's immune system. They play a key role in defending the body against infection by fighting off foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses. Neutrophils are the most abundant white blood cell, making up around 50 to 80 percent of all white blood cells. They are very short-lived, with a lifespan of about 5 days. They migrate quickly to the site of an infection, where they work to engulf and destroy invading microorganisms. By doing this, they help to stop the spread of infection and keep the body healthy.
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1 journal(s) foundBone Marrow Biology
ISSN: Coming Soon
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor-in-Chief: Benedetto Sacchetti N , Adjunct Professor of Anatomy and Histology Human and Ocular,
Faculty of Sciences,
School of Optics and Optometry,
Roma Tre University,
Rome.
Bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside some of the bones in the body, including the hip and thigh bones. Bone marrow contains cells called stem cells. When disease affects bone marrow so that it can no longer function effectively, a marrow or cord blood transplant could be the best treatment option; for some patients it is the only potential cure.