Human bronchial fibroblasts express the 5-lipoxygenase pathway

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Fibroblasts are implicated in sub-epithelial fibrosis in remodeled asthmatic airways and contribute to airway inflammation by releasing cytokines and other mediators. Fibroblast activity is influenced by members of the leukotriene fa...

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Main Authors: Holgate Stephen T, Cazaly Angelica M, Penrose John F, James Anna J, Sampson Anthony P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-07-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/7/1/102