Mitochondria have primarily been known as the energy-producing components of cells. But scientists are increasingly discovering that these small organelles do much more than just power cells. They are ...

This study reveals that neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) drive macrophage-derived chemokine production (CXCL9/10/11) to promote CD8+ T cell ...

Neutrophil extracellular traps boost the bacterial killing power of macrophages. Download PDF Copy; Reviewed. Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. Sep 12 2021.

Neutrophil extracellular traps outside of infections. Aside from their role as a host defense mechanism, NETs have also been found to participate in various non-infectious conditions including ...

Cell cycle proteins help immune cells trap microbes with nets made of DNA Date: November 20, 2017 Source: Cell Press Summary: In your bloodstream, there are immune cells called neutrophils that ...

When a neutrophil encounters a pathogen, it can respond in several ways: phagocytosis, degranulation, or by releasing neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). In NET release, shown here, the enzyme ...

Known for their role in allergic reactions, mast cells have long been recognized as key players in our immune system. When ...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Wnt signaling pathway, neutrophil extracellular traps and PRIME cells represent “extremely important” emerging targets in rheumatoid arthritis, according to a speaker ...

Myeloperoxidase-antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (MPO-ANCA)-associated vasculitis is a systemic condition affecting the small vessels with production of MPO-ANCA in serum. It has been suggested ...

Once the neutrophils are close enough, mast cells engulf them into a vacuole, forming a cell-in-cell structure that the researchers refer to as »mast cell intracellular trap« (MIT).