Abstract
Phagocytosis is a vital process where immune cells called phagocytes engulf and digest foreign particles, pathogens, and cellular debris. This process is crucial for tissue homeostasis and infection defense. Scavenger receptors, found on immune cells like microglia, recognize and bind to diverse ligands such as pathogens, altered self-molecules, and cellular debris. They are pivotal in facilitating phagocytosis and clearing these substances from the body.
Keywords: CD36/CD47/CD163, Low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein-1(LRP1), Microglia, Macrophages, Scavenger receptors.
