Forum in immunology Phagocytosis by neutrophils
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Phagocytosis is central to the microbicidal function of neutrophils. Pathogens are initially engulfed into a plasma membrane-derived vacuole, the phagosome, which proceeds to acquire degradative properties by a complex process termed maturation. In this chapter, we discuss the current knowledge of the molecular mechanisms underlying phagosome formation and maturation in neutrophils. © 2003 Éditions scientifiques et médicales Elsevier SAS. All rights reserved.
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