The Citrullination-Neutrophil Extracellular Trap Axis in Chronic Diseases
Citrullination of proteins is crucial for the formation of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) – strands of nuclear DNA expulsed in the extracellular environment along with antimicrobial proteins in order to halt the spread of pathogens. Paradoxically, NETs may be immunogenic and contribute to inf...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2022-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Innate Immunity |
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| Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/522331 |