Cell type · L1
granulocyte
1,370 cells in the full atlas (not the displayed sample).
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Marker genes
FCER1G, TYROBP, LST1, ALOX5, GATA2
Annotation genes
FCER1G, ALOX5, GATA2
Annotation rationales
Granulocytes are innate immune cells with cytoplasmic granules and rapid antimicrobial or inflammatory effector programs. In this atlas the class encompasses neutrophil and mast-cell compartments.
Functional implications
They provide fast tissue defense through degranulation, phagocytosis, reactive mediators and recruitment of additional immune cells.
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