Kupffer cells (KC)

Marker Expression

Common

  • CD45
    Expression: +/-
    Citations:
    Suggested markerSuggested
  • CD68
    Expression: +
    Citations:
    Suggested markerSuggested
  • CD284 (TLR4)
    Expression: +
    Citations:
    Suggested markerSuggested
  • CX3CR1
    Expression: -
    Citations:
    Suggested markerSuggested

Mouse

Human

  • CD14
    Expression: +++
    Citations:
    Required markerRequired
  • CD32
    Expression: +/-
    Citations:
    Required markerRequired

Cell/subset Information

Liver-resident macrophages derived from the embryonic yolk sac. These cells filter blood from the hepatic portal system. Kupffer cells are able to self-renew, produce inflammatory cytokines, and recycle hemoglobin.