Expression of transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) in chronic idiopathic cough

<p>Abstract</p> <p>In patients with chronic idiopathic cough, there is a chronic inflammatory response together with evidence of airway wall remodelling and an increase in airway epithelial nerves expressing TRPV-1. We hypothesised that these changes could result from an increase i...

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Main Authors: Lee Kang-Yun, Nassenstein Christina, Hew Mark, Macedo Patricia, Xie Shaoping, Chung Kian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/40