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neutrophil
Neutrophil
Most abundant circulating leukocyte (50–70% of WBC); first-responder innate immune cell produced at ~10¹¹/day in bone marrow. Kills bacteria and fungi via phagocytosis, respiratory burst (NADPH oxidase/MPO/HOCl), degranulation, and neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs).
Entry Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | neutrophil |
| Name | Neutrophil |
| Status | draft |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-05 |
| Atlas | 01-human |
| Scale | 04-cellular |