Host DNA released by NETosis in neutrophils exposed to seasonal H1N1 and highly pathogenic H5N1 influenza viruses

Abstract Background Neutrophil is of the most abundant number in human immune system. During acute influenza virus infection, neutrophils are already active in the early phase of inflammation - a time in which clinical biopsy or autopsy material is not readily available. However, the role of neutrop...

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Main Authors: Louisa L. Y. Chan, John M. Nicholls, J. S. Malik Peiris, Yu Lung Lau, Michael C. W. Chan, Renee W. Y. Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-020-01425-w