Abstract:Background: Neutrophils are one of the components of innate immune system that defend against infectious microorganisms through various antimicrobial capabilities, including microorganism phagocytosis and by releasing bactericidal agents from intracellular secretory granules into the phagosome or to the cell exterior. Activated neutrophils represent the main source of myeloperoxidase (MPO), superoxide (SO) and subsequently derived oxygen metabolites. The current study was carried out with the aim to investigat… Show more
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