Giant Bone Cells

Giant bone cells can be up to 50 micrometers in size and are one of the largest cell types in the human body. These cells are found primarily in bones, but can also be found in other tissues of the body, such as the brain and pancreas.

Giant bone cells are specific to human bones and such cells are not observed in other mammals or reptiles. It was first described only in 2007 thanks to molecular biological research. This discovery was made by studying a unique combination of epigenetic factors that may contribute to the development of tumors in children and