Neutrophil Extracellular Traps
High-Yield Explanation
Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (Robbins 9th edition- New Topic):
NETs are extracellular fibrillar networks that provide a high concentration of antimicrobial substances at sites of infection and prevent the spread of microbes by trapping them in the fibrils. They are produced by neutrophils in response to infectious pathogens and inflammatory mediators.