Degranulation and abnormal bactericidal function of granulocytes procured by reversible adhesion to nylon wool.

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Summary

It is concluded that granulocytes obtained by adherence to nylon fibers show both morphological and biochemical evidence of degranulation and diminished bactericidal capacity, and that these abnormalities may be causally related to decreased granulocyte survival in transfusion recipients.

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Published
1976-07-01
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Keywords

Degranulation, Acid phosphatase, Phagocytosis, Granulocyte, Incubation

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