JNK activation is responsible for mucus overproduction in smoke inhalation injury

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Increased mucus secretion is one of the important characteristics of the response to smoke inhalation injuries. We hypothesized that gel-forming mucins may contribute to the increased mucus production in a smoke inhalation injury. We...

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Main Authors: Kwon Kun Young, Syrkina Olga, Choi Won-II, Quinn Deborah A, Hales Charles A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-12-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/172