Phagocytosis, frustrated
Chapter: 2
Imagine a phagocytic cell undertaking the ingestion of something so large that it cannot be internalized. Under such conditions, especially if the surface has been opsonized, phagocytic cells will attach and eject lysosomal contents onto the surface. This has been referred to as "frustrated phagocytosis". It is the cause of tissue injury in many different autoimmune diseases.
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