Netosis: Alternative Defense Method Used by Neutrophils to Fight Pathogen
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Netosis: Alternative Defense Method Used by Neutrophils to Fight Pathogen

Turkiye Parazitol Derg 2016;40(3):158-162 DOI: 10.5152/tpd.2016.4936
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Abstract

Neutrophils form the first line of defense of the innate immune system in organisms. They use three fighting methods to combat pathogens: phagocytosis, degranulation, and netosis. In this review, we aim to provide information about netosis.

Keywords: Neutrophils, netosis, extracellular trap, NETs