which can alter the function of neutrophils and their ability to release NETs. In these conditions, the dysregulation of neutrophil function and NET release can contribute to the pathology of the ...

Neutrophils are important in combating these infections but are also the predominate cells involved in the inflammatory process. This review of neutrophils in cystic fibrosis describes the cellular ...

Background Bacterial infection is a common complication in patients with advanced disease, including cancer. Ingestion (phagocytosis) and subsequent killing of bacteria by neutrophils and monocytes ...

Scratching isn’t just a bad habit — it’s an immune defense mechanism. While it fuels inflammation, it also helps fight ...

Mice that were free to scratch their itchy ears saw the number of immune cells go up and levels of infection-causing bacteria ...

Medically reviewed by Gagandeep Brar, MDMedically reviewed by Gagandeep Brar, MD High neutrophils and low neutrophils can be ...

found that mice made deficient in neutrophil-granule proteases but with normal superoxide production and iodinating capacity, cannot fight staphylococcal and candida infections. Bacterial ingestion by ...