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GlossaryNeutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs)

web-like structures released by white blood cells to trap pathogens

Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) are web-like structures composed of DNA, histones, and antimicrobial proteins that are released by neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, to trap and kill pathogens. This process, known as NETosis, helps the immune system control infections but can also contribute to inflammation and tissue damage if not regulated properly.

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research Degradation of Aberrant NETs by DNases as a Therapeutic Strategy for SJS/TEN

April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Using DNase enzymes to break down harmful NETs could be a new treatment for Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.

research The Profibrogenic Role of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Stenotic Crohn's Disease: A New Antifibrotic Target?

May 2022 in “Gastroenterology”

Targeting NETs may help reduce fibrosis in Crohn's disease.

research Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Impair Regeneration

4 citations , October 2021 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine”

White blood cells and their traps can slow down the process of new hair growth after a wound.

research Factors Associated With Traction Alopecia in Women Living in Yaoundé, Cameroon

November 2023 in “BMC women's health”

Older age and specific haircare practices increase the risk of traction alopecia, and education on these factors could help prevent it.

Dimethyl Fumarate Ameliorates Delayed Wound Healing Due to IL-36Ra Deficiency Through Inhibition of NET Formation and Oxidative Stress

research Dimethyl Fumarate Ameliorates Delayed Wound Healing Due to IL-36Ra Deficiency Through Inhibition of NET Formation and Oxidative Stress

April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Dimethyl fumarate speeds up wound healing in IL-36Ra deficient mice by reducing NET formation and oxidative stress.

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