Initiation of LPS-induced pulmonary dysfunction and its recovery occur independent of T cells

Initiation of LPS-induced pulmonary dysfunction and its recovery occur independent of T cells

Abstract Background The acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a serious disease in critically ill patients that is characterized by pulmonary dysfunctions, hypoxemia and significant mortality. Patients with immunodeficiency (e.g. SCID with T and B cell deficiency) are particularly susceptibl...

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Main Authors: Eva Verjans, Stephanie Kanzler, Kim Ohl, Annette D. Rieg, Nadine Ruske, Angela Schippers, Norbert Wagner, Klaus Tenbrock, Stefan Uhlig, Christian Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
ARDS
Acute lung injury
T cell deficiency
Lung function
Lung mechanics
Lung inflammation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12890-018-0741-2

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