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ReviewmBio2025

Mechanisms and immune crosstalk of neutrophil extracellular traps in response to infection.

Qi Liu, Ruke Chen, Ziyan Zhang, Zhou Sha, Haibo Wu

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Review in mBio, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers.

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21citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

21 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Qi LiuSchool of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
Ruke ChenSchool of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
Ziyan ZhangSchool of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
Zhou ShaSchool of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
Haibo WuSchool of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-5961-2947

Funding

Chongqing Talents: Exceptional Young Talents Project cstc2021ycjh-bgzxm0099Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities 2024CDJXY-016Graduate Research and Innovation Foundation of Chongqing, China CYS240081National Natural Science Foundation of China 92369115, 82422048Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing Municipality CSTB2023NSCQMSX0402
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neutrophil extrusion of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in a process called NETosis provides immune defense against extracellular bacteria. It has been observed that bacteria are capable of activating neutrophils to release NETs that subsequently kill them or at least prevent their local spread within host tissue. However, existing studies have mainly focused on the isolated function of NETs, with less attention given to their anti-bacterial mechanisms through interactions with other immune cell populations. The net effect of these complex intercellular interactions, which may act additively, synergistically, or antagonistically, is a critical determinant in the outcomes of host-pathogen interactions. This review summarizes the mechanisms underlying classic NET formation and their crosstalk with the immune system, offering novel insights aimed at balancing the anti-microbial function with their potential inflammatory risks.

Indexed as

Bacterial InfectionsExtracellular TrapsHost-Pathogen InteractionsNeutrophilsAnimalsBacteriaHumansadaptive immunitybacterial infectionevasioninnate immunityneutrophilneutrophil extracellular traps (NETs)

Identifiers

PMID40237474
PMCPMC12077121

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