leukocyte

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Cell
white blood cell
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:WBC
gptkbp:abnormalCountIndicates leukemia
infection
inflammation
gptkbp:agranulocyteType gptkb:monocyte
lymphocyte
gptkbp:canBe non-phagocytic
phagocytic
gptkbp:canExitBloodstream yes
gptkbp:canMigrate tissues
gptkbp:canPhagocytose pathogens
gptkbp:canRelease gptkb:histamine
cytokines
enzymes
gptkbp:color colorless
gptkbp:component immune system
gptkbp:contains granules (in some types)
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Gabriel_Andral
gptkb:William_Addison
gptkbp:foundIn blood
gptkbp:function immune response
defense against pathogens
gptkbp:granulocyteType gptkb:basophil
gptkb:eosinophil
gptkb:neutrophil
gptkbp:greekRoot leukos (white) + kytos (cell)
gptkbp:hasNucleus present
gptkbp:hasType gptkb:basophil
gptkb:eosinophil
gptkb:monocyte
gptkb:neutrophil
lymphocyte
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label leukocyte
gptkbp:lifespan hours to days
gptkbp:measures white blood cell count
gptkbp:presentIn vertebrates
gptkbp:producedBy bone marrow
gptkbp:produces antibodies
gptkbp:role autoimmune diseases
inflammation
allergic reactions
immunity
gptkbp:scientificName leukocytus
gptkbp:size larger than red blood cell
gptkbp:subclassOf blood cell
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:monocyte
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6