Peritoneal macrophages are a type of immune cells found in the lining of the abdomen called the peritoneum. They help protect the body by engulfing and destroying harmful substances, such as bacteria and debris. Full definition
Kozlowska K, Cichorek M. Heterogeneity of peritoneal macrophages in hamsters - bearing transplantable melanomas in relation to their transglutaminase. (jbiomed.com)
peritoneal macrophages derived from A / J mice are susceptible to Legionella pneumophilia infection; infected macrophages show a 10-fold increase in bacterial burden after 1 day of infection compared to resistant controls (C57BL / 6J) (jax.org)
Protective effects of grape seed proanthocyanidins and selected antioxidants against TPA - induced hepatic and brain lipid peroxidation and DNA fragmentation, and peritoneal macrophage activation in mice. (healingdaily.com)