The role of pro- and anti-inflammatory responses in silica-induced lung fibrosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It has been generally well accepted that chronic inflammation is a necessary component of lung fibrosis but this concept has recently been challenged.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Using biochemical, histological, imm...

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Main Authors: Lison Dominique, Leclercq Isabelle, Delos Monique, Arras Mohammed, Misson Pierre, Nihoul Aurélie, Barbarin Virginie, Huaux Francois
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-10-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/6/1/112