Influence of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator on expression of lipid metabolism-related genes in dendritic cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cystic fibrosis (CF) is caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Infections of the respiratory tract are a hallmark in CF. The host immune responses in CF are not adequate to eradica...

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Main Authors: Quadri Luis EN, Krause Anja, Tertilt Christine, Xu Yaqin, Crystal Ronald G, Worgall Stefan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-04-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/26