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The video shows an in vitro opsonophagocytic killing assay using a co-culture of human neutrophils with Streptococcus pneumoniae. Antibodies and complement proteins facilitate opsonization of the bacteria, enabling neutrophils to recognize and kill bacteria, showing successful neutrophil opsonophagocytic activity.
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Source: Paschall, A. V. et al., Opsonophagocytic Killing Assay to Assess Immunological Responses Against Bacterial Pathogens. J. Vis. Exp. (2019)
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