Neutrophils and Ly6Chi monocytes collaborate in generating an optimal cytokine response that protects against pulmonary Legionella pneumophila infection.

Early responses mounted by both tissue-resident and recruited innate immune cells are essential for host defense against bacterial pathogens. In particular, both neutrophils and Ly6Chi monocytes are rapidly recruited to sites of infection. While neutrophils and monocytes produce bactericidal molecul...

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Main Authors: Cierra N Casson, Jessica L Doerner, Alan M Copenhaver, Jasmine Ramirez, Alicia M Holmgren, Mark A Boyer, Ingharan J Siddarthan, Sara H Rouhanifard, Arjun Raj, Sunny Shin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-04-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5404877?pdf=render