Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

White Blood Cells

White blood cells, also known as leukocytes, are a key part of the body's immune system. They are responsible for defending the body against infection and other foreign substances. White blood cells attack and destroy bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens that enter the body. They also help to remove dead and damag…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 17× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 3070-1937 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

White blood cells, also known as leukocytes, are a key part of the body's immune system. They are responsible for defending the body against infection and other foreign substances. White blood cells attack and destroy bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens that enter the body. They also help to remove dead and damaged cells, aiding in the healing process. White blood cells are particularly important in the prevention and treatment of diseases such as cancer, and they play an important role in our overall health.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 17 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on White Blood Cells, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Blood Transfusion (ISSN 3070-1937).

Journal editorial board
PROF OSARO ERHABOR · United Kingdom Nobu Akiyama · Japan Young-Kyun Lee · South Korea

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