neutrophil

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We applied our approach to identify molecular differences among subpopulations and to identify functional groupings of markers, in populations of differentiating mouse preadipocytes, polarizing human neutrophil-like cells and dividing human cancer cells.

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  1. adjective Not stained strongly or definitely by either acid or basic dyes but stained readily by neutral dyes. Used especially of white blood cells.
  2. noun A neutrophil cell, especially an abundant type of granular white blood cell that is highly destructive of microorganisms.

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  • Patients with neutropenia should be carefully monitored, and SEROQUEL XR should be discontinued in any patient if the absolute neutrophil count is —  MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
  • Metelmann H. et Al. "Effects of Podophyllum peltatum compounds in various preparations and dilutions on human neutrophil functions in vitro". —  Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en]
  • While studying the blood samples from healthy human volunteers, the researchers found that the same IFRD1 variations that modified cystic fibrosis lung disease severity also altered neutrophil function in the healthy volunteers. —  dailyindia.com News Feed
  • The researchers also studied blood samples from healthy human volunteers to verify the impact of genetic differences in IFRD1 on neutrophil regulation. —  Health News from Medical News Today
  • They found that the same IFRD1 variations that modified cystic fibrosis lung disease severity also altered neutrophil function in the healthy volunteers. —  Health News from Medical News Today
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