Macrophage subpopulations in COPD

Lung macrophage numbers are increased in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Macrophage subpopulations with differences in cell surface marker expression and function have been identified in sputum. The aim of this thesis was to investigate the role of lower airway macrophage subpopulation...

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Main Author: Dewhurst, Jennifer
Published: University of Manchester 2015
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.664564