Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are increased in the alveolar spaces of patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia

Neutrophils release neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in response to invading pathogens. Although NETs play an important role in host defense against microbial pathogens, they have also been shown to play ...

Source: Critical Care - December 27, 2018 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Carmen Mikacenic, Richard Moore, Victoria Dmyterko, T. Eoin West, William A. Altemeier, W. Conrad Liles and Christian Lood Tags: Research Source Type: research