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Pericytes

Pericytes are specialized mural cells that wrap around small blood vessels, particularly capillaries, arterioles, and venules.  These contractile cells form…

Chondrocytes

Chondrocytes are highly specialized cells responsible for maintaining cartilage homeostasis. These unique cells reside in small cavities called lacunae within…

Endothelial Cells

Endothelial cells form the inner lining of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, creating a dynamic interface between circulating blood and…

Neuronal Cells (Neurons)

Neuronal cells, or neurons, are highly specialized cells that form the fundamental units of the nervous system. These remarkable cells…

Astrocytes

Astrocytes are sophisticated glial cells that play crucial roles in brain function and homeostasis. Originally viewed as mere support cells,…

Platelets

Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are small anucleate blood cells essential for hemostasis, wound healing, and various immune responses. These…

Fibroblasts

Fibroblasts are versatile mesenchymal cells that play fundamental roles in tissue structure, repair, and homeostasis. These spindle-shaped cells are the…

Red Blood Cells (RBCs)

Red blood cells (RBCs), or erythrocytes, are highly specialized cells dedicated to oxygen transport throughout the body. These unique cells,…

Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs)

Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are rare, self-renewing cells residing primarily in the bone marrow that give rise to all blood…

Mucosal Immunity 

Mucosal immunity is a crucial component of the immune system that provides protection at mucosal surfaces, which are the primary…

Dendritic Cells (DCs)

Dendritic cells (DCs) are professional antigen-presenting cells that serve as a crucial bridge between innate and adaptive immunity. Named for…

Mast Cells

Mast cells are long-lived tissue-resident immune cells that play crucial roles in both innate and adaptive immunity.  Originally discovered by…

Alveolar Macrophages

Alveolar macrophages are specialized tissue-resident macrophages that patrol the air spaces of the lungs, serving as the first line of…

Microglia

Microglia are the resident immune cells of the central nervous system (CNS), comprising approximately 10-15% of all brain cells.  As…

Clindamycin

Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic with a molecular formula of C18H33ClN2O5S and a molecular mass of 424.98 g/mol.  Its structure…