Cells

Dendritic cells: what sound, what are they for and their main types

Dendritic cells (CDs) are cells produced in the bone marrow that can be found in the blood, digestive tract and airways, which are part of the immune system and are responsible for identifying infections and developing the immune response. In this way, when the immune system feels threatened, these cells are activated to identify the […]

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What are piocytes in your urine and what can they indicate?

Lymphocytes correspond to white blood cells, also called leukocytes, which can be observed during microscopic examination of the urine, being quite normal when up to 5 lymphocytes are found per field or 10,000 lymphocytes per ml of urine. Because these cells are linked to the body’s defenses, an increase in the amount of lymphocytes in

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Epithelial cells in the urine: what it can be and how to perform the test

The presence of epithelial cells in the urine is considered normal and generally has no clinical relevance, as it indicates that a natural flaking of the urinary tract has occurred, resulting in the removal of these cells in the urine. Although a normal finding is considered, it is important that the test indicates the number

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