The influence of extracellular tissue on neutrophil function and its possible linkage to inflammatory diseases

Conclusion: Because of the high abundance of type III collagen in lung and skin matrices, the interaction of PMN with the respective matrix could be an important mechanism in the pathophysiology of acute respiratory distress syndrome and pyoderma gangrenosum.
Source: Immunity, Inflammation and Disease - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research