Dysregulation of anti-viral function of CD8+T cells in the COPD lung: role of the PD1/PDL1 axis
Rationale: COPD patients are susceptible to respiratory viral infections which cause exacerbations. Mechanisms underlying susceptibility are not understood. Effectors of the adaptive immune response; CD8+ T cells which clear viral infections, are present in increased numbers in lungs of COPD patient...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2016-03-15.
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