<it>Chlamydophila pneumoniae </it>induces a sustained airway hyperresponsiveness and inflammation in mice

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It has been reported that <it>Chlamydophila (C.) pneumoniae </it>is involved in the initiation and promotion of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Surprisingly, the effect of <it>C. pneumoniae...

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Main Authors: Verweij Vivienne, Ossewaarde Jacobus M, Tarsia Paolo, Piatti Gioia, Allegra Luigi, Aliberti Stefano, Blasi Francesco, Nijkamp Frans P, Folkerts Gert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-11-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/8/1/83