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The monocyte is a specific type of white blood cell that functions as a core component of the immune system, as established in [1] and [2]. Furthermore, [3] identifies monocytes as essential elements whose functional defects can lead to primary immunodeficiencies.
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The immune system and primary immunodeficiency primaryimmune.org 2 facts
claimPrimary immunodeficiencies result from a defect in one or more elements or functions of the normal immune system, such as T cells, B cells, NK cells, neutrophils, monocytes, antibodies, cytokines, or the complement system.
claimThe most common cells of the immune system are lymphocytes (T cells, B cells, and NK cells), neutrophils, and monocytes/macrophages, all of which are types of white blood cells.
How the Immune System Works with Primary Immunodeficiency igcares.com 1 fact
claimThe immune system consists of white blood cells categorized as lymphocytes (T-cells, B-cells, and NK cells), neutrophils, and monocytes/macrophages.