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Granulocytes

Granulocytes are a type of white blood cell found in the immune system of most animals. They play an important role in fighting off infections, tumor cells, and other foreign invaders. Granulocytes are made up of several granules that contain enzymes and other proteins to help fight off pathogens. These granules als…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 37× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Granulocytes are a type of white blood cell found in the immune system of most animals. They play an important role in fighting off infections, tumor cells, and other foreign invaders. Granulocytes are made up of several granules that contain enzymes and other proteins to help fight off pathogens. These granules also act as storage for antibodies made by the body to fight off disease. Granulocytes have the ability to recognize and destroy bacteria, viruses, and other toxic substances, making them essential for our bodies’ ability to fight off illness. Granulocytes can be found in bone marrow, peripheral blood, spleen, and lymph nodes. Granulocytes can be donated from healthy donors and have been used to treat certain forms of cancer, leukemia, and other blood disorders.

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 37 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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