Rhinovirus Infection of Human Airway Epithelial Cells Stimulates Neutrophil Superoxide
Jo L. Wilson, Rebecca Brockman Schneider, Terry D. Juang, Gretta A Kennedy, Mark Devries, Yury A. Bochkov, Sheena C. Kerr, James E. Gern
This study shows that rhinovirus does not directly activate neutrophils but instead induces epithelial release of factors that enhance neutrophil migration and apical debris that triggers ROS production.
bioRxiv · Oct 8, 2026 · PreprintImmunology