Single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography imaging of RAGE in smoking-induced lung injury
Abstract Background Expression of the Receptor for Advanced Glycation Endproducts (RAGE) initiates pro-inflammatory pathways resulting in lung destruction. We hypothesized that RAGE directed imaging demonstrates increased lung uptake in smoke-exposure. Methods After exposure to room air or to cigare...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-06-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-019-1064-4 |