Isolation and characterization of microparticles in sputum from cystic fibrosis patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Microparticles (MPs) are membrane vesicles released during cell activation and apoptosis. MPs have different biological effects depending on the cell from they originate. Cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease is characterized by massive...

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Main Authors: Martínez Maria C, Di Gioia Sante, Battaglino Anna, Ratclif Luigi, Castellani Stefano, Trotta Teresa, Lepore Silvia, Porro Chiara, Conese Massimo, Maffione Angela B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/94