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Neutrophils and antibodies are both essential components of the immune system [1] that work together to eliminate pathogens. Antibodies coat bacteria to enable recognition by neutrophils [2], which subsequently ingest and kill these antibody-coated bacteria more efficiently than uncoated ones [3].
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The immune system and primary immunodeficiency primaryimmune.org 2 facts
claimPrimary immunodeficiencies result from a defect in one or more elements or functions of the normal immune system, such as T cells, B cells, NK cells, neutrophils, monocytes, antibodies, cytokines, or the complement system.
claimNeutrophils ingest and kill antibody-coated bacteria more easily than bacteria that are not coated with antibodies.
How the Immune System Works with Primary Immunodeficiency igcares.com 1 fact
claimInfecting bacteria that enter body tissues are coated with complement proteins and antibodies (immunoglobulin), which enables neutrophils to recognize the bacteria as foreign.