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Sourav PanSeptember 4, 2024

What do you mean by respiratory burst?

What do you mean by respiratory burst?

Sourav Pan
Sourav PanSeptember 4, 2024

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Respiratory burst refers to the rapid release of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by phagocytes, such as neutrophils and macrophages, during the immune response. This burst of ROS helps to kill and degrade pathogens engulfed by these cells.

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