Extracellular Hsp72, an endogenous DAMP, is released by virally infected airway epithelial cells and activates neutrophils via Toll-like receptor (TLR)-4

Extracellular Hsp72, an endogenous DAMP, is released by virally infected airway epithelial cells and activates neutrophils via Toll-like receptor (TLR)-4

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Neutrophils play an important role in the pathophysiology of RSV, though RSV does not appear to directly activate neutrophils in the lower airways. Therefore locally produced cytokines or other molecules released by virally-infected...

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Main Authors: Poynter Sue E, Senft Albert P, Chase Margaret A, Wheeler Derek S, Wong Hector R, Page Kristen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-04-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/31

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