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. 2000 Oct;13(4):615–650. doi: 10.1128/cmr.13.4.615-650.2000

FIG. 5.

FIG. 5

FIG. 5

Interactions between phagocytes and antibacterial agents. (A) Effects of antibacterial agents (ABA) on phagocyte activities. Detailed explanations are given in the text. Solid lines indicate the direct effects of ABA on phagocytes, and broken lines indicate indirect effects. Abbreviations: IC, intracellular; CK, cytokines; OX, oxidants; AB, natural antibiotics; EZ, enzymes; S, stimulation; D, deactivation; R, resistance; Ag, antigenic structure; APC, antigen-presenting cells; IS, immune system; HS, hormonal system; CNS, central nervous system. (B) Effects of phagocytes on ABA. Full explanations are given in the text. ABA∗, ABA modified by phagocyte products.