Human Cytology: Classification and Quantitative Cell Landscape with Numbers, Types and Functional Diversity
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The human body is a masterpiece of biological engineering, consist of approximately 30 to 40 trillion cells.It represents a complex biological structure, with each cell type performing specialized roles essential for maintaining homeostasis.Despite decades of research, the precise counting and classification of these cells have long been hindered by outdated methods and incomplete datasets.Previous efforts, while foundational, often relied on oversimplified assumptions or generalized estimates and lacked of technological precision necessary for a comprehensive understanding.To fill this literature gap, this review offers a deeper, more refined exploration of human cell counts, delivering an integrated and insightful perspective.We trace the historical trajectory of cell count estimates, critically evaluating the progression, assumptions and limitations that shaped earlier works.
Source: Journal Of Stem Cell Research
Authors: Mike KS Chan, Siti Azmah Jambo, Mohd Iskandar Jumat, Florisa Landa, Nur Shafawati Saili, Dianah Florentius, Nuryasmin Ezzaty, Raz Haziqah Hani Razali, Brenda Song Pei Chui, Aziera Farhanah Adihidayah Suardi, Sze-Huey Sang, Dmytro Klokol, Olha Nishkumai, Margarita Iemeliyanova, Yuriy Nalapko, Thomas Skutella, Jonathan RT Lakey, Michelle BF Wong
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4410096936