Proinflammatory Stimuli Enhance Phagocytosis of Apoptotic Cells by Neutrophil Granulocytes
Recently, we have reported that, in addition to macrophages, also neutrophil granulocytes can phagocytose apoptotic neutrophils. Based on this finding, we hypothesized that “cannibalistic” neutrophils at sites of acute infection/inflammation play a major role in the clearance of apoptotic neutrophil...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | The Scientific World Journal |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2011/413271 |