The role of neutrophils in the pathogenesis of Behcet's disease

Abstract

Behcet's disease (BD) is a systemic vasculitis of unknown etiology, characterized by damage of vessels of any type and caliber, manifested by recurrent ulcerative process in the oral cavity and genital organs, eye damage, joints, gastrointestinal tract, central nervous system and other organs involvement. The pathogenesis of the disease is complex. The contribution of both innate and adaptive immune responses is noted. A feature of BD is hyperactivation of neutrophils and neutrophilic infiltration of affected tissues.The review presents data from studies related to the assessment of the main functions of neutrophils in this disease.