Cigarette smoke induces IL-8, but inhibits eotaxin and RANTES release from airway smooth muscle
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cigarette smoke is the leading risk factor for the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) an inflammatory condition characterised by neutrophilic inflammation and release of proinflammatory mediators such as inte...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2005-07-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/6/1/74 |