Acetate as activator (IMAGE)

German Center for Infection Research

Acetate as activator

Caption

The acetate molecule (center) puts white blood cells (neutrophil granulocytes) on alert via the receptor GPR43 (blue).

Credit

Universität Tübingen, Michael Pelzer

Usage Restrictions

Please use it only in connection to this press release.

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.