fagocytózou
Fagocytóza, meaning "cell eating," is a crucial biological process by which certain types of cells, known as phagocytes, engulf and digest foreign particles, pathogens, and cellular debris. This process is fundamental to the immune system of multicellular organisms, playing a vital role in defense against infections and in the removal of dead or damaged cells.
The process begins when a phagocyte's membrane extends and surrounds the particle to be engulfed, forming a
Phagocytes include various types of white blood cells, such as macrophages, neutrophils, and dendritic cells. Macrophages
Beyond immunity, phagocytosis is also involved in developmental processes, such as tissue remodeling during embryonic development.