The dendritic cell niche in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The pulmonary innate immune system is heavily implicated in the perpetual airway inflammation and impaired host defense characterizing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The airways of patients suffering from COPD are infiltrated by various immune and...

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Main Author: Haczku Angela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Respiratory Research
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Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/13/1/80