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Neutrophil Activation

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Neutrophil Activation Definition

Neutrophil Activation involves cell interaction and cell signaling mechanisms of that recognize or respond to the presence of foreign antigen and that stimulate phagocytosis, degranulation, or generation of reactive oxygen products by neutrophils to destroy invading pathogens or to induce acute inflammatory reactions.

Neutrophil Activation Synonyms

Neutrophil Activation

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