Nanoparticle-induced augmentation of neutrophils' phagocytosis of bacteria
K. Rubey, A. R. Mukhitov, J. Nong, J. Wu, V. P. Krymskaya, J. W. Myerson, G. S. Worthen, J. S. Brenner
This study shows that neutrophil-tropic nanoparticles enhance phagocytosis of non-opsonized bacteria by ~50%, suggesting their potential as drug carriers for bacterial infections.
bioRxiv · May 14, 2022 · PreprintImmunology