Nasal lavage natural killer cell function is suppressed in smokers after live attenuated influenza virus
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Modified function of immune cells in nasal secretions may play a role in the enhanced susceptibility to respiratory viruses that is seen in smokers. Innate immune cells in nasal secretions have largely been characterized by cellular...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-08-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/102 |