Gene Information
Gene symbol: CYBB
Gene name: cytochrome b-245, beta polypeptide
HGNC ID: 2578
Synonyms: GP91-PHOX, NOX2
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Related Sentences
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17030496
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Both AM apoptosis and the number of macrophages containing apoptotic bodies are reduced in iNOS(-/-) as compared to control or gp91(phox-/-) mice. iNOS(-/-) mice recruit neutrophils and generate TNF-alpha to compensate for impaired AM competence but ROS deficiency has no apparent effect on AM function in this model.
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2 |
21896326
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Production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) resulting from phagocytic NADPH oxidase (NOX2) activity has been reported to contribute to host defense against numerous microbial pathogens.
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