Polymorphonuclear neutrophil leukocytes (PMNs) have long been viewed as short-lived effector cells capable of phagocytosing pathogens and mediating tissue damage. In this issue of Immunity, Zhang et al.(2009) shed fresh light on the plasticity and immunoregulatory functions of PMNs.

Never underestimate the power of a neutrophil / MA. Cassatella, M. Locati, A. Mantovani. - In: IMMUNITY. - ISSN 1074-7613. - 31:5(2009 Nov 20), pp. 698-700. [10.1016/j.immuni.2009.10.003]

Never underestimate the power of a neutrophil

M. Locati
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A. Mantovani
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2009

Abstract

Polymorphonuclear neutrophil leukocytes (PMNs) have long been viewed as short-lived effector cells capable of phagocytosing pathogens and mediating tissue damage. In this issue of Immunity, Zhang et al.(2009) shed fresh light on the plasticity and immunoregulatory functions of PMNs.
Settore MED/04 - Patologia Generale
20-nov-2009
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