The result is that the immune system cells are galvanized into action. This increase in scavenging activities cleanses and protects the body, with knock-on benefits for a whole cascade of different medical conditions. The literature indicates that a common mechanism in this respect probably exists in both humans and animals and that both can benefit enormously from use of Aloe vera. Mechanism of phagocytosis.
Extracellular particle activates a specialised cell.
Cell sends out arms to engulf the particle. Cell encloses the particle by forming a large vesicle or vacuole. The vacuole moves into the cytoplasm. Lysosomes attach to the vacuole. Lysosomes digest the vacuole's contents.