Qiuyue Ma

Jun 8, 2024 | cell.com | Qiuyue Ma |Stefanie Steiger

HighlightsDeposits of crystals within the body, or exposure to external crystalline material, can cause diverse metabolic and inflammatory acute as well as chronic medical disorders. Neutrophils are crucial in the immune response to these pathogenic crystals, from contributing to necroinflammation and driving further tissue damage through the release of proinflammatory mediators and neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) formation to limiting inflammation.