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− | <p>This is either by oxygen dependant pathways of oxygen independent pathways.</p> | + | <p>This occurs using either oxygen dependant pathways or oxygen independent pathways.</p> |
− | <p>Oxygen dependant killing requires the productions of reactive oxygen species that damage bacterial membranes. These species are generated during a burst of respiration following phagocytosis were increased amount of oxygen are used. Hydrochloric acid is also produced during this process.</p> | + | <p>Oxygen dependant killing requires the production of reactive oxygen atoms that damage bacterial membranes. These atoms are generated during a burst of respiration following phagocytosis where increased amounts of oxygen are produced. Hydrochloric acid is also produced during this process.</p> |
− | <p>Oxygen independent killing uses lysosomes, cathepsin (a protease) and other mechanisms. Lysozymes are particularly effective against gram positive bacteria as they hydrolyse the glycopeptides coats of the bacteria.</p> | + | <p>Oxygen independent killing uses lysosomes, cathepsin (a protease) and other mechanisms. Lysozymes are particularly effective against gram positive bacteria as they hydrolyse the glycopeptide coating of the bacterial organisms.</p> |
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| ===Interactions=== | | ===Interactions=== |