Mesenchymal stromal cell treatment prevents H9N2 avian influenza virus-induced acute lung injury in mice
Abstract Background The avian influenza virus (AIV) can cross species barriers and expand its host range from birds to mammals, even humans. Avian influenza is characterized by pronounced activation of the proinflammatory cytokine cascade, which perpetuates the inflammatory response, leading to pers...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2016-10-01
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| Series: | Stem Cell Research & Therapy |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-016-0395-z |