Life of neutrophil: From stem cell to neutrophil extracellular trap

Highlights ► Neutrophils play a prominent role in the innate immunity. ► Neutrophil extracellular traps efficiently kill bacteria. ► Reactive oxygen species are crucial for neutrophil extracellular trap formation.

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Published in:Respiratory physiology & neurobiology 2013-06, Vol.187 (1), p.68-73
Main Authors: Pruchniak, Michal P, Arazna, Magdalena, Demkow, Urszula
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Antimicrobial defense
Extracellular Space - immunology
Granulopoiesis
Hematopoietic Stem Cells - cytology
Hematopoietic Stem Cells - immunology
Homeostasis
Humans
Immunity, Innate - immunology
Medical Education
Neutrophil
Neutrophil Activation - immunology
Neutrophil extracellular traps
Neutrophils - cytology
Neutrophils - immunology
Pulmonary/Respiratory
Reactive oxygen species
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Summary:Highlights ► Neutrophils play a prominent role in the innate immunity. ► Neutrophil extracellular traps efficiently kill bacteria. ► Reactive oxygen species are crucial for neutrophil extracellular trap formation.
ISSN:1569-9048
1878-1519
DOI:10.1016/j.resp.2013.02.023