However, they are probably best known for the roles they play in the immune systemâs defense against disease-causing organisms. 1  As part of the immune response, cytokines exert their influence over various white blood cells (leukocytes), including lymphocytes, granulocytes, monocytes, and macrophages.
Renal parenchymal echohenicity is a kind of imaging terminology, which can present some renal abnormalities. In most condition, increased renal parenchymal echogenicity indicates that there is a certain degree of kidney damage or renal parenchymal inflammation.
âI am looking about slightly increased renal parenchymal echogenicityâ, some patients ask the question on our website. In order to help patients have a good understanding, we have consulted the kidney experts team from Shijiazhuang Kidney Disease Hospital, getting the following contents. Parenchyma is the functional part of an organ (while stroma is the supporting tissues). Echogencity means ability to produce an echo.