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Neutrophils are a fundamental cellular component of the immune system, as they are classified as white blood cells within it [1], [2]. They function as a primary phagocytic cell in the innate immune response [3], and their dysfunction is a known cause of primary immunodeficiencies [4].

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The immune system and primary immunodeficiency primaryimmune.org Immune Deficiency Foundation 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.

claimThe most common cells of the immune system are lymphocytes (T cells, B cells, and NK cells), neutrophils, and monocytes/macrophages, all of which are types of white blood cells.

How the Immune System Works with Primary Immunodeficiency igcares.com IGCares 2 facts

claimNeutrophils have little role in the defense against viruses.

claimThe immune system consists of white blood cells categorized as lymphocytes (T-cells, B-cells, and NK cells), neutrophils, and monocytes/macrophages.

The components of the immune system - Immunobiology - NCBI - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Janeway CA Jr, Travers P, Walport M · Garland Science 1 fact

claimNeutrophils are the third phagocytic cell of the immune system and serve as the most numerous and important cellular component of the innate immune response.