Preterm ETs Are Significantly Reduced Compared with Adults and Partially Reduced Compared with Term Infants

• Main Authors: Aila Wirkner (Author), Antje Vogelgesang (Author), Ines Hegge (Author), Anja Lange (Author), Dirk Manfred Olbertz (Author), Bernd Gerber (Author), Matthias Heckmann (Author), Johanna Ruhnau (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The release of DNA by cells during extracellular trap (ET) formation is a defense function of neutrophils and monocytes. Neutrophil ET (NET) formation in term infants is reduced compared to adults. Objective: The aim was to quantify NET and monocyte ET (MET) release and the respective key enzymes my...