TECH TIMES - A recent scientific inquiry has illuminated a novel function of the fluid-filled sac enveloping our lungs, unveiling its involvement in combating influenza infections.
Researchers have identified specialized immune cells known as macrophages within this lung cavity, recognized for their role as virus-eating cells. These macrophages swiftly migrate into the lungs during influenza infections, contributing significantly to the neutralization of viruses.
Lead researcher Juliet Morrison from the University of California, Riverside (UCR), underscored the significance of these virus-eating cells, highlighting their capacity to engulf bacteria, viruses, cancer cells, and dying cells.