Assertion: eosinophil | /r/CapableOf | induce thymocyte apoptosis
Facets:
value: through free radicals
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: Additionally, eosinophils may induce thymocyte apoptosis through free radicals, as thymic eosinophils express high levels of NADPH oxidase activity; notably, developing thymocytes have increased sensitivity to free radicals owing to the downregulation of Cu2+/Zn2+ superoxide dismutase.