Monocyte

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007542",
  "term": "Monocyte",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of large white blood cell, or leukocyte, characterized by a kidney-shaped nucleus and granular cytoplasm, that circulates in the bloodstream. Monocytes are part of the innate immune system and differentiate into macrophages and dendritic cells upon migrating into tissues. These cells are involved in phagocytosis, antigen presentation, and cytokine production during immune responses.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "bone marrow",
    "leukocyte",
    "macrophage",
    "phagocyte"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1214 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/monocyte/"
}