| Value |
3.7e+13
Cells
Range: ±0.8 Cells
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| Organism |
Human Homo sapiens |
| Reference |
Bianconi E, et al., An estimation of the number of cells in the human body. Ann Hum Biol. 2013 Nov-Dec40(6):463-71. doi: 10.3109/03014460.2013.807878. p.468 left column 3rd paragraphPubMed ID23829164
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| Method |
(Abstract:) "A systematic calculation of the total cell number of the whole human body and of the single organs was carried out using bibliographical and/or mathematical approaches." |
| Comments |
P.468 left column 3rd paragraph: "[Researchers'] current estimation of human total cell number was calculated only on a variety of organs and cell types, as listed in Appendix B, Table B1 (online only, BNID 109708). These partial data correspond to a total number of 3.72±0.81×10^13 (Figure 2 - link ). This number invalidates previous references, at least those indicating 10^12 as the human total cell number and creates the starting point for a complete work that considers all the components of the human body." Note that about 70% of these cells are red blood cells. |
| Entered by |
Uri M |
| ID |
109716 |