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Neutrophilic leukocytes account for about half the number of circulating white blood cells. Their primary role is to protect against infection by killing invading microorganisms. However, the same neutrophil activities important in host-defense can damage other blood cells and the tissues.
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Thomas, E.L. (1987). Role of Neutrophils in Inflammatory Tissue Injury. In: Sorenson, J.R.J. (eds) Biology of Copper Complexes. Experimental Biology and Medicine, vol 16. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-4584-1_15
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