neutrophils

November 22, 2016November 22, 2016

Scientists Uncover Key to Formation of Bacterial Traps, Which Fight Pneumonia

Scientists have discovered the key factor in the release of defender bacterial traps called NETs (neutrophil extracellular traps) from immune cells in response to Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection — one of ... Read more

August 17, 2016August 17, 2016

Mortality from MRSA Pneumonia Following Influenza Caused by Immune Mechanisms

Influenza patients who get pneumonia caused by the superbug known as MRSA, (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus) die from tissue damage caused by their own immune cells, rather than from direct consequences ... Read more