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Primary functions of host innate immune cells.
| Cells | Primary function | (Refs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Macrophages | Phagocytosis, production of ROI, RNI, superoxide and nitric oxide | (17–20) |
| Neutrophils | Phagocytosis, production of ROI, RNI, myeloperoxidase, defensins 1–4 and lysozymes | (21–23) |
| Dendritic cells | Fungal internalization and destruction | (24) |
| Natural killer | Direct destruction | (25,26) |
ROI, reactive oxygen intermediates; RNI, reactive nitrogen intermediates.
