Susceptibility to ozone-induced airway inflammation is associated with decreased levels of surfactant protein D
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ozone (O<sub>3</sub>), a common air pollutant, induces exacerbation of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Pulmonary surfactant protein (SP)-D modulates immune and inflammatory responses in the lung. We have...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-06-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/7/1/85 |