To measure the activity of a promoter, one can link it to a reporter gene, such as the genes encoding b-galactosidase, CAT, or luciferase, and let 

the easily assayed reporter gene products indicate the activity of the promoter.

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Neutrophils constitute the majority (50% to 70%) of circulating leukocytes Eosinophils (1%–3%), Basophils (1%), or Mast cells (1%).

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The resulting transient increase in the number of circulating neutrophils, called leukocytosis.

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Neutrophils phagocytose (engulf) bacteria very effectively, and also secrete a range of proteins that have antimicrobial effects and tissue remodeling potential.

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Neutrophils- First cell against infection

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Basophils are nonphagocytic granulocytes.

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Basophils are critical to our response to particularly helminths (worms).