Myeloid lineage

Myeloid lineage refers to a group of blood cells that originate from a type of stem cell in the bone marrow. These cells are involved in the immune response and include various types of white blood cells, such as neutrophils and macrophages, which help fight infections. Myeloid cells also give rise to platelets and red blood cells, which are essential for blood clotting and carrying oxygen, respectively. Understanding myeloid lineage is important in medical fields, particularly in studying blood disorders and diseases like leukemia.