CD<sub>8+ </sub>T lymphocytes in lung tissue from patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Several studies have implicated a role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of lung damage in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Parenchymal lung damage leads to defects in mechanics and gas exchange and clinically manifests with ex...
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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/6/1/81 |