Pro-inflammatory endothelial cell dysfunction is associated with intersectin-1s down-regulation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The response of lung microvascular endothelial cells (ECs) to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is central to the pathogenesis of lung injury. It is dual in nature, with one facet that is pro-inflammatory and another that is cyto-protective....

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Main Authors: Zhang Jian, Wang Minhua, Bardita Cristina, Predescu Dan, Singla Sunit, Balk Robert A, Predescu Sanda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/46