<it>Legionella pneumophila </it>infection induces programmed cell death, caspase activation, and release of high-mobility group box 1 protein in A549 alveolar epithelial cells: inhibition by methyl prednisolone

<it>Legionella pneumophila </it>infection induces programmed cell death, caspase activation, and release of high-mobility group box 1 protein in A549 alveolar epithelial cells: inhibition by methyl prednisolone

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Legionella pneumophila </it>pneumonia often exacerbates acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Apoptosis of alveolar epithelial cells is considered to play an important role in the pat...

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Main Authors: Koide Michio, Yara Satomi, Haranaga Shusaku, Akamine Morikazu, Teruya Hiromitsu, Hibiya Kenji, Higa Futoshi, Furugen Makoto, Tateyama Masao, Mori Naoki, Fujita Jiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-05-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/9/1/39

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