Bacterial Pneumonia with Influx of Neutrophils (IMAGE)

Boston Children's Hospital

Bacterial Pneumonia with Influx of Neutrophils

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Neutrophils are double-edged in bacterial pneumonia: They kill the bacteria but also cause damaging lung inflammation. Inhibiting the enzyme IP6K reduces the number of neutrophils, but makes them stronger.

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