Phagocytosis is a cellular process for ingesting and eliminating particles larger than 0.5 μm
in diameter, including microorganisms, foreign substances, and apoptotic cells …

One hundred years have passed since the death of Élie Metchnikoff (1845–1916). He was
the first to observe the uptake of particles by cells and realized the importance of this …

The engulfment of apoptotic cells by phagocytes, a process referred to as efferocytosis, is
essential for maintenance of normal tissue homeostasis and a prerequisite for the resolution …

Neutrophils and neutrophil-like cells are the major pathogen-fighting immune cells in
organisms ranging from slime molds to mammals. Central to their function is their ability to …

Engulfment and destruction of invading microorganisms by phagocytosis are critical
components of the innate immune response. In addition, phagocytosis is also required for …

Endocytic mechanisms control the lipid and protein composition of the plasma membrane,
thereby regulating how cells interact with their environments. Here, we review what is known …

Nanoparticles (NP) are attractive options for the therapeutic delivery of active
pharmaceutical drugs, proteins and nucleic acids into cells, tissues and organs. Research …

Normal human red blood cells have an average life span of about 120 days in the circulation
after which they are engulfed by macrophages. This is an extremely efficient process as …

▪ Abstract Phagocytosis of pathogens by macrophages initiates the innate immune
response, which in turn orchestrates the adaptive response. In order to discriminate between …

Upon entering the physiological environment, nanoparticles (NPs) are immediately
surrounded by a complex and tightly bound layer of biomolecules, or '(hard) protein corona' …