Langendorff cells

Langendorff cells are cells that were discovered and described in the 19th century by the German physiologist Otto Langendorff. These cells are an important element in the physiology of the heart and circulatory system. Langendorff cells play a role in regulating blood pressure and heart rate, and are also involved in the process of metabolism between blood and tissues.

Langendorff cells are located inside the heart muscle and are small, round structures consisting of protein and lipids. They play an important role in maintaining the normal functioning of the heart and blood vessels. When these cells are damaged or there is a lack of oxygen and nutrients in the blood, they can cause various diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

Various methods are used to treat Langendorff cell-related diseases, such as medications, surgery, and physical therapy. However, the most effective treatment is prevention, which includes a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition and regular exercise.



Langendorff cells are specialized blood cells that are involved in the formation of platelets. Langendorff created the first technology for obtaining these cells and developed a method for culturing them in the laboratory.

Unlike regular blood cells, Langendorff cells have a thinner membrane, which makes them more permeable to plasma. Thanks to this, they are able to transport more blood components and are used as a coagulant in medicine.

Langendorff cells are important in the study of diseases associated with blood coagulation disorders, such as von Willebrand disease and sickle cell anemia. In these cases, Langendorff cells help reduce the risk of bleeding and improve patient survival.

In addition, Langendorff cells are used in biomedical research and pharmacology as model objects, since they are effective markers in studying the properties of drugs and other substances.