Heparinocyte

**Heparinocytes** are liver cells that produce heparin, a natural anticoagulant that prevents blood clotting. Heparin is the only drug that is synthesized in the human liver and is also produced in pigs, ruminants, guinea pigs, monkeys and fish. That is why heparin is an ideal source for obtaining this drug from animal liver. By injection, heparin can be used to reduce the level of clotting activity and

Heparinocytes are cells of macrophage origin of the liver that function and differentiate throughout the life of animals, and not only during inflammation. These cells can be observed in almost any organ of all animals. Heparinocyt is used to produce lectin in the production of a product called heparin lectins. Lectins are protein substances found inside blood cells. The main effect of lectins is aimed at destroying pathogens of infectious diseases in the body.