leukocyte

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The length of telomeres in white blood cells, known as leukocytes, varies significantly among sub-Saharan African populations, researchers report May 2nd in The American Journal of Human Genetics.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2024

"Circulating erythrocytes outnumber circulating leukocytes by approximately a thousand to one and comprise 84% of all somatic cells in the body," Tishkoff explains.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2024

The team then measured the expression of over 400 genes related to the immune system that are expressed by white blood cells, or leukocytes.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2023

Neutrophils and eosinophils are particularly important leukocytes that engulf large pathogens, such as bacteria and fungi.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

All people have multiple types of HLA, which means that they can bring almost every potential problem to the attention of their leukocytes.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann