Monocytes and macrophages are myeloid cells that have important innate immune functions. Macrophages reside in tissues and respond to infection by producing inflammatory mediators and engulfing ...

Inflammation is a biological response to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells or irradiation. It is a protective attempt by the organism to remove injurious stimuli and to initiate ...

Stem cell therapy is emerging as a potential treatment for different conditions in endocrinology, including diabetes and Addison disease.

Hemosiderin is a protein compound that helps the body store iron. When trauma or medical issues affect capillaries, blood cells break down and iron is released from hemoglobin in the blood forming ...