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Immune suppression by neutrophils and granulocytic myeloid-derived suppressor cells: similarities and differences.
Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS - 1 Oct 2013
Pillay Janesh, Tak Tamar, Kamp Vera M, Koenderman Leo
Abstract excerpt
Neutrophils are essential effector cells in the host defense against invading pathogens. Recently, novel neutrophil functions have emerged in addition to their classical anti-microbial role. One of these functions is the suppression of T cell responses. In this respect, neutrophils share similarities with granulocytic myeloid-derived suppressor cells (G-MDSCs). In this review, we will discuss the similarities and...
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