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Neutrophil Apoptosis During Viral Infections

Neutrophil Apoptosis During Viral Infections Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, is a highly conserved cellular suicide mechanism. Apoptosis is critical to the effective resolution of inflammation, particularly in regulating the lifespan of neutrophils. Neutrophils are key components of the first line of defense against microorganisms. Thus, subversion of this critical host defense mechanism by pathogens can contribute to susceptibility to severe and recurrent infections. In this review, we describe the molecular mechanisms involved in PMN death in relationship with viral infections. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Open Virology Journal Pubmed Central

Neutrophil Apoptosis During Viral Infections

The Open Virology Journal , Volume 3 – Jun 19, 2009
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Pubmed Central
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© Elbim et al.; Licensee Bentham Open.
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1874-3579
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1874-3579
DOI
10.2174/1874357900903010052
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Abstract

Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, is a highly conserved cellular suicide mechanism. Apoptosis is critical to the effective resolution of inflammation, particularly in regulating the lifespan of neutrophils. Neutrophils are key components of the first line of defense against microorganisms. Thus, subversion of this critical host defense mechanism by pathogens can contribute to susceptibility to severe and recurrent infections. In this review, we describe the molecular mechanisms involved in PMN death in relationship with viral infections.

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The Open Virology JournalPubmed Central

Published: Jun 19, 2009

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