CFU-E (colony-forming unit-erythroid)

CFU-E, or colony-forming unit-erythroid, refers to a specific type of blood cell precursor involved in the production of red blood cells (erythrocytes). It is a stem cell found in the bone marrow that has the potential to develop into mature red blood cells, which are crucial for carrying oxygen throughout the body. CFU-E cells respond to growth signals and differentiate into proerythroblasts, further maturing into functional red blood cells. Understanding CFU-E is important in research on blood disorders and treatments, as it plays a key role in maintaining healthy blood cell levels in our bodies.