White blood cells
(WBCs), also called leukocytes or leucocytes, are the cells of the immune
system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease
and foreign invaders. All white blood cells are produced and derived from
multipotent cells in the bone marrow known as hematopoietic stem cells.
Leukocytes are found throughout the body, including the blood and lymphatic
system.
In the
present book, fifteen typical literatures about advances in immune cells
published on international authoritative journals were selected to introduce
the worldwide newest progress, which contains reviews or original researches on
immune cells, white blood cells and other blood cells etc. We hope this book
can demonstrate advances in immune cells as well as give references to the
researchers, students and other related people.