Mitochondrial missile defense

作者:Nizet Victor*; Rothenberg Marc E
来源:Nature Medicine, 2008, 14(9): 910-912.
DOI:10.1038/nm0908-910

摘要

A relatively obscure immune cell, the eosinophil, has a dramatic way of defending against pathogens. It rapidly ejects mitochondrial DNA, ensnaring bacteria and hastening their demise (pages 949-953).

  • 出版日期2008-9