Syncytium

Syncytium is a multicellular structure that consists of many cells of the same type united into one. This term was first proposed in 1892 by the German histologist Otto Lewy.

Syncytium can form in various tissues and organs of the body. For example, in the lungs it can form during inflammatory processes, and in the liver - during cirrhosis. Syncytium can also be found in lung, breast and other tumors.

One of the main functions of syncytium is to protect the body from infections and other external factors. It can form a barrier that protects cells from invading bacteria and viruses. In addition, syncytium can participate in the process of metabolism between cells.

However, despite all the benefits that syncytium provides, its formation can also lead to negative consequences. For example, with cirrhosis of the liver, too many syncytia are formed, which leads to disruption of the organ and the development of complications.

In general, syncytia are an important element in the human body, which plays an important role in protecting the body from various external factors and maintaining its normal functioning. However, their formation can lead to undesirable consequences, so it is necessary to monitor the condition of the body and promptly consult a doctor if symptoms of diseases appear.

Syncytia are a special type of cells formed as a result of the fusion of several mononuclear cells into a single multinuclear structure. They are found in some body tissues, such as the placenta in pregnant women, the liver, and the lungs. Syncytiosis is also observed in bacteria such as Listeria monocytogenes and Borrelia burgdorferi.

Syncytotic cells can form during wound healing, tissue transplantation, and embryonic tissue development. If labor pain occurs, this condition can lead to placental rupture and miscarriage. In some cases, syncytiosis is observed in neoplasms, for example, in carcinomatosis.

In syncytium cells, the nuclei are united by their processes, called the cytoskeleton. Cells acquire a distinct monolithic appearance, but at the same time they retain individual organelles. The syncytoid cell nucleus is usually present only in the central region, surrounded by zones with small scattered or only slightly larger individual nuclei.

One example of syncytes is the placenta of pregnant women - this is the only human organ that is formed due to the fusion of two or more villous chorions, which are embedded in the uterus and become part of the fetal endometrium. Placenta