So how do neutrophils & Hypochlorous acid (HOCI) work?
Although we have simplified the process, it is actually a very complex process that involves receptors, lysosomes, phagosomes and phagolysosomes. The complete process is referred to as phagocytosis.
- When a pathogen is detected in the body, antigens mark it and a signal is sent out.
- When the neutrophil receives a signal, it slows down in the blood stream and squeezes through the blood vessel.
- The neutrophil then moves towards the marked pathogen and engulfs it.
- Once it is engulfed, HOCl is released to destroy the pathogen.

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Marker 1When a pathogen is detected in the body, antigens mark it and a signal is sent out.
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Marker 2When the neutrophil receives a signal, it slows down in the blood stream and squeezes through the blood vessel.
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Marker 3The neutrophil then moves towards the marked pathogen and engulfs it.
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Marker 4Once it is engulfed, HOCl is released to destroy the pathogen.
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