Kupffer cell in liver (IMAGE)

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Kupffer cell in liver

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A colorized scanning electron micrograph depicts a Kupffer cell. These immune system cells reside only in the liver, protecting other cells by detecting and removing foreign debris, dead cells and pathogens. They also pay a role in the metabolism of many different compounds, including lipids and protein complexes.

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Thomas Deerinck, National Center for Microscopy and Imaging Research, UC San Diego.

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