Reactive oxygen species switch immune cells from migratory to murderous
Thursday, September 8, 2016 - 14:21
in Biology & Nature
Neutrophils are the superheroes of the body's immune system. Normally mild-mannered, they travel through the bloodstream until they reach an emergency situation, such as a cut or infection, where they switch into battle-mode to engulf and destroy foreign invaders. Neutrophils use ROS concentration to determine when to stop migrating and start killing, report scientists.