Phagocytosis and monocyte oxidative burst (MOB) were measured ex vivo using flow cytometry, luminometry and bacterial killing assays. Defects were related to the subsequent development of infection.

The efficacy of treating human neutrophils with recombinant plexin B2 was assessed by measuring the kinetic oxidative burst and NET formation assays ... Human NET formation was quantitated using ...

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) thrive on oxidative stress, an imbalance of reactive oxygen species. This review delves into the crucial interplay between antioxidant enzymes and dietary antioxidants ...

To gain a greater understanding of this relationship, the interaction between the microglial circadian clock and the enzyme NADPH Oxidase Isoform 2 (NOX2) was studied; NOX2 is essential for the ...

The impact of Card9 deletion on neutrophil function was assessed by an in vivo model of fungal infection and various functional assays, including endpoint ... increases mitochondrial reactive oxygen ...

The risk and severity of specific infections are increased during pregnancy due to a combination of physiological and immunological changes. Characterizing the maternal immune system during pregnancy ...

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* **Definition:** Functional assays in flow cytometry measure the activity or function of cells, providing insights into their physiological state, signaling pathways, and response to stimuli ...

This is an important and solid study that examines the role of TFAM, a protein that helps maintain mtDNA, in mtDNA mutator mice. The authors have demonstrated that TFAM's counteractive role in mtDNA ...