Category: Database: Cell Type
Goblet Cells
Goblet cells are specialized secretory epithelial cells found in various mucosal surfaces throughout the body, particularly abundant in the respiratory…
Pulmonary Neuroendocrine Cells (PNECs)
Pulmonary neuroendocrine cells (PNECs) are specialized epithelial cells distributed throughout the airway epithelium, either as single cells or clustered in…
Cardiac Muscle Cells (Myocytes)
Cardiac muscle cells, or Myocytes, are highly specialized cells that form the contractile tissue of the heart. These cells are…
Smooth Muscle Cells (SMCs)
Smooth muscle cells (SMCs) are specialized contractile cells that play essential roles in various organ systems throughout the body. Unlike…
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 Cell (Neuron)
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…
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…