Table 1 Host Immune Defense Mechanisms
From: Chronic granulomatous disease: a review of the infectious and inflammatory complications
Non-Specific | Specific |
|---|---|
Barriers | Humoral* (Antibodies) |
   Skin | Cellular* (Lymphocytes) |
   Secretions (mucous, tears, saliva) |  |
   Mucociliary clearance |  |
   Peristalsis |  |
Phagocytes | Â |
Complement | Â |
CRP and others | Â |
Cytokines | Â |
Pathogen recognition receptors* | Â |