AUTHOR=Li Hongxuan , Zhao Lingyu , Wang Yueying , Zhang Meng-Chun , Qiao Cong TITLE=Roles, detection, and visualization of neutrophil extracellular traps in acute pancreatitis JOURNAL=Frontiers in Immunology VOLUME=13 YEAR=2022 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/immunology/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2022.974821 DOI=10.3389/fimmu.2022.974821 ISSN=1664-3224 ABSTRACT=

Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are produced in large quantities at the site of inflammation, and they locally capture and eliminate various pathogens. Thus, NETs quickly control the infection of pathogens in the body and play vital roles in immunity and antibacterial effects. However, evidence is accumulating that NET formation can exacerbate pancreatic tissue damage during acute pancreatitis (AP). In this review, we describe the research progress on NETs in AP and discuss the possibility of NETs as potential therapeutic targets. In addition, since the current detection and visualization methods of NET formation are not uniform and the selection of markers is still controversial, a synopsis of these issues is provided in this review.