In medicine and biology, the term “mucocerous cell” is used to designate a special type of cells of the immune system, which are full-fledged immune cells capable of producing secretory immunoglobulins
In modern practice, mucocellular cells are specialized cells of the immune system. The main function is the production and secretion of class A immunoglobulins. In healthy people, during normal functioning of the immune system, these cells remain in a more active state than plasma cells. During inflammation, changes in the activity of these cells can be expressed in the acceleration of their work. Therefore, based on secretory immunoglobulins, it is possible to create reagents to determine the level of inflammation (allergology, bacteriology, etc.). They are used to conduct a number of biochemical tests and have a protective function, being a component of mucus that covers numerous surfaces of the body. Better known as neutrophil leukocytes
In addition to the fact that they secrete immunoglobulin A, lactoferrin and lysozyme, neutrophils have great capabilities for phagocytosis, migration, adhesion and differentiation