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Leukocyte (WBC)
- Target
- WBC
- Molecular classification
- Cell, Immune cell
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Overview
Leukocytes, also known as white blood cells (WBCs), are a diverse group of nucleated cells that play a central role in the immune system. They circulate in the blood and tissues, defending the body against infections, foreign substances, and abnormal cells such as cancer. Leukocytes lack hemoglobin but possess nuclei and are capable of motility. Leukocyte function is integral to many immune signaling pathways. Abnormal leukocyte counts can indicate infection (leukocytosis), immunodeficiency/leukemia (leukopenia/leukemias). Their roles make them targets for therapies modulating immune response.
- Other names
- White blood cellImmune cell
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Mechanism of action
Modulation of immune response
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Biological functions
ImmunityPhagocytosisAntibody productionPathogen destructionRegulation of immune responsesIngestion of foreign material/cellular debrisDestruction of infectious agents/cancerous or abnormal host cells
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Disease associations
InfectionInflammationImmunodeficiencyLeukemiaCancerAllergic reactionsParasitic infections
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Safety considerations
Leukopenia (increased risk of infection)Leukocytosis (may indicate underlying disease)Potential for off-target effects on other immune cellsCytokine stormImmunosuppression
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Biomarkers
Leukocyte countSpecific leukocyte subtypes (e.g., neutrophil count)
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