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The three pathways by which neutrophils may cause tissue damage in
ischaemia-reperfusion injury are;
- production of oxygen free radicals
- release of active agents (lipo-oxygenase products, TNF-
,
proteolytic enzymes)
- physical obstruction of capillaries and venules
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