The association of down-regulated toll-like receptor 4 expression with airflow limitation and emphysema in smokers

The association of down-regulated toll-like receptor 4 expression with airflow limitation and emphysema in smokers

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>An association between innate immunity including Toll-like receptors (TLRs) and COPD is reported recently; TLR4 deficiency in lung can cause emphysema in animals, which is not evident in humans. We analyzed the association of TLR4 ex...

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Main Authors: Lee Sei Won, Kim Dal Rae, Kim Tae Jung, Paik Jin Ho, Chung Jin-Haeng, Jheon Sanghoon, Huh Jin Won, Lee Jae-Ho, Lee Choon-Taek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Smoking
Emphysema
COPD
Toll-like receptor
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/13/1/106

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