Phagocytosis and Scavenger Receptors in the Brain

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Abstract

SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.

Abstract

Phagocytosis is a vital process where immune cells called phagocytes engulf and digest foreign particles, pathogens, and cellular debris. This process is crucial for tissue homeostasis and infection defense. Scavenger receptors, found on immune cells like microglia, recognize and bind to diverse ligands such as pathogens, altered self-molecules, and cellular debris. They are pivotal in facilitating phagocytosis and clearing these substances from the body.

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Authors:Bentham Science Books