Different regulation of cigarette smoke induced inflammation in upper versus lower airways

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cigarette smoke (CS) is known to initiate a cascade of mediator release and accumulation of immune and inflammatory cells in the lower airways. We investigated and compared the effects of CS on upper and lower airways, in a mouse mod...

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Main Authors: Bracke Ken R, Robays Lander, Pauwels Nele, Maes Tania, Krysko Olga, De Ruyck Natalie, Derycke Lara, Pérez-Novo Claudina A, Huvenne Wouter, Joos Guy, Brusselle Guy, Bachert Claus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/100