Deregulation of apoptosis mediators' p53 and bcl2 in lung tissue of COPD patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Abnormal apoptotic events in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) subvert cellular homeostasis and may play a primary role in its pathogenesis. However, studies in human subjects are limited.</p> <p>p53 and bcl2 protein expression was measured...

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Main Authors: Pentilas Nikolaos, Soulitzis Nikolaos, Psarrou Maria, Vlachaki Eleni, Neofytou Eirini, Koutsopoulos Anastasios V, Siganaki Marianna, Schiza Sophia, Siafakas Nikolaos M, Tzortzaki Eleni G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/46