*Edited by Seyyed Shamsadin Athari and Entezar Mehrabi Nasab*

Phagocytosis, as an innate immune defense mechanism, is the first process to respond to pathogens. It is also one of the initiating branches of an adaptive immune response. This book provides a comprehensive overview of phagocytosis and related cells in the immune response. It presents the basics of phagocytosis as well as discusses management and therapeutic strategies for infections.

*Tomasz Brzozowski, Physiology Series Editor*

ISBN 978-1-83768-739-8

Phagocytosis - Main Key of Immune System

ISSN 2631-8261

Published in London, UK © 2023 IntechOpen © 123dartist / iStock

IntechOpen Series Physiology, Volume 19
