Toxoplasma gondii induces extracellular traps release in cat neutrophils.

In conclusion, our results showed that neutrophils isolated from cats exposed to T. gondii release structures composed of DNA and histones, similar to what has already been described in other neutrophil species infected with the parasite.
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Source: Experimental Parasitology - October 1, 2019 Category: Parasitology Authors: Lacerda LC, Dos Santos JL, Wardini AB, da Silva AN, Santos AG, Silva Freire HP, Dos Anjos DO, Romano CC, Mendes ÉA, Munhoz AD Tags: Exp Parasitol Source Type: research