Date of Award
Summer 1964
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Medicine
First Advisor
Smith, James J.
Second Advisor
Glenestes, David W.
Third Advisor
Stekiel, William J.
Abstract
The reticuloendothelial system (RES) which is widespread in distribution and associated with diversified functions consists of a collection of cells among whose measurable characteristics is phagocytosis. Although the functional state of the RE cells has often been assessed through its phagocytic capacity, the physicochemical basis of particle ingestion by these cells has received little attention. The significant role played by surface forces in the ingestive phenomenon has been shown and the energy dependence of the process demonstrated in polymorphonuclear leucocytes, monocytes, alveolar (lung) macrophages and other cultured phagocytic cells. The present study was initiated to explore certain aspects of the physicochemical basis of phagocytosis by fixed reticuloendothelial cells - the sinusoidal lining cells of the liver - more commonly referred to as the Kupffer cells.
Recommended Citation
Asiddao, Caridad B., "Factors Governing the Phagocytosis of Carbon in the Perfused Rat Liver" (1964). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 1948.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/1948