Delayed apoptosis by neutrophils from COPD patients is associated with altered bak, bcl-xl, and mcl-1 mRNA expression
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Delayed neutrophil apoptosis may be an important factor in the persistent inflammation associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Bcl-2 family proteins are important regulators of neutrophil apoptosis. We determine...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-06-01
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| Series: | Diagnostic Pathology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.diagnosticpathology.org/content/7/1/65 |