Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) exacerbate severity of infant sepsis

Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are innate defense mechanisms that are also implicated in the pathogenesis of organ dysfunction. However, the role of NETs in pediatric sepsis is unknown.

Source: Critical Care - April 8, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Authors: David F. Col ón, Carlos W. Wanderley, Marcelo Franchin, Camila M. Silva, Carlos H. Hiroki, Fernanda V. S. Castanheira, Paula B. Donate, Alexandre H. Lopes, Leila C. Volpon, Silvia K. Kavaguti, Vanessa F. Borges, Cesar A. Speck-Hernandez, Fernando Ramalho Tags: Research Source Type: research