Immune cells (pink) cast out web-like nets (red) that trap bacteria (green). (IMAGE)

University of Münster

Immune cells (pink) cast out web-like nets (red) that trap bacteria (green).

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Revealed here by microscopy in cell culture, immune cells (neutrophils, pink) cast out web-like nets (red) that trap bacteria (green). Researchers at the University of Münster are studying how infections and other inflammatory stimuli can trigger a life-threatening overactive immune response.

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Uni Münster – Ann-Katrin Wienkamp

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