Phagocytosis and killing of Listeria by guinea pig macrophages and neutrophils.
The rate of the phagocytosis and intracellular killing of Listeria monocytogenes by guinea pig macrophages and neutrophils in vitro was determined. The anti-bacterial activity of the phagocytes against virulent Listeria monocytogenes was compared with their activity against avirulent strain of Listeria and Proteus mirabilis. It is suggested that the contribution of the macrophages and the neutrophils to anti-bacterial protection can depend on physiological state of bacteria.
Rudnicka
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Department of Immunology, University of Lódź.
Długońska
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Bartosz
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D000818:Animals; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008087:Listeria / Q000276:immunology* / Q000472:pathogenicity; D008264:Macrophages / Q000276:immunology*; D009504:Neutrophils / Q000276:immunology*; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity / Q000166:cytology; D010587:Phagocytosis; D011513:Proteus mirabilis / Q000276:immunology; D014774:Virulence