Inhibition of sulfur mustard-induced cytotoxicity and inflammation by the macrolide antibiotic roxithromycin in human respiratory epithelial cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Sulfur mustard (SM) is a potent chemical vesicant warfare agent that remains a significant military and civilian threat. Inhalation of SM gas causes airway inflammation and injury. In recent years, there has been increasing evidence...

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Main Authors: Barker Peter E, Xiao Yan, Ray Radharaman, Gao Xiugong, Ray Prabhati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-05-01
Series:BMC Cell Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2121/8/17