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Phagocytosis by neutrophils
- Source :
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Microbes & Infection . Nov2003, Vol. 5 Issue 14, p1299. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- Phagocytosis is central to the microbicidal function of neutrophils. Pathogens are initially engulfed into a plasma membrane-derived vacuole, the phagosome, which proceeds to acquire degradative properties by a complex process termed maturation. In this chapter, we discuss the current knowledge of the molecular mechanisms underlying phagosome formation and maturation in neutrophils. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
- Subjects :
- *PHAGOCYTOSIS
*NEUTROPHILS
*ACTIN
*CELL membranes
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 12864579
- Volume :
- 5
- Issue :
- 14
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Microbes & Infection
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 11392785
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micinf.2003.09.014