The complement system maintains tissue homeostasis and integrity and forms the first central and immediately acting line of defence against invading infectious microorganisms. Complement activation ...
This story was updated on February 5, 2019. Just when you thought ApoE biology couldn’t get any more complicated, scientists have discovered a new function for this apolipoprotein. According to a ...
Neutrophils make up approximately 70% of the white blood cells in humans and serve as a first line of defense against invading pathogens. Two mechanisms of action, the release of cytotoxic molecules ...