Phagocyte Alveolar

Phagocytes are cells of the immune system. Alveolar phagocytes are a special type of phagocyte found in the lungs and other alveolar-containing organs. They are large cells surrounded by a membrane that allows them to absorb other cells or microorganisms.

Phagocytic receptors of alveolar phagocytes are configured to recognize molecules of microbial fragments (bacteria). Alveolar phagocytes have to communicate with several