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On the Improper Use of the Term High-Density Neutrophils.

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Recent studies have revealed that neutrophils exhibit an unsuspected heterogeneity. In this context, the term high-density neutrophils (HDNs) has recently gained ground to define nothing more than neutrophils displaying an… Click to show full abstract

Recent studies have revealed that neutrophils exhibit an unsuspected heterogeneity. In this context, the term high-density neutrophils (HDNs) has recently gained ground to define nothing more than neutrophils displaying an unaltered normal density. Therefore, as discussed here, we argue that the HDNs term must be avoided, as it is confounding and scientifically inappropriate.

Keywords: term; term high; high density; density neutrophils; improper use; density

Journal Title: Trends in immunology
Year Published: 2020

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