Abstract
his thesis highlights the importance of the most abundant leukocyte in the human blood circulation, the neutrophil. These highly motile cells (the fast) are the first immune cells recruited to sites of infection, and when they encounter disease-causing microbes, they are capable of eliminating these pathogens with an impressive arsenal of host defense mechanisms (the furious), namely
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 13 Apr 2023 |
Print ISBNs | 9789464589696 |
Publication status | Published - 13 Apr 2023 |