Induction of Interleukin-8 from Nasal Epithelial Cells during Bacterial Infection: The Role of IL-8 for Neutrophil Recruitment in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Objectives. The aim of this study was to elucidate the role of IL-8 for neutrophil recruitment in nonallergic CRS patients. Methods. After coculture of Streptococcus pneumoniae (SP) with the mucosal epithelial cells (MECs) from non-CRS patients, at three different SP/MEC (1/1, 10/1, 100/1) ratios, t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2010-01-01
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| Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/813610 |