Antioxidant components of naturally-occurring oils exhibit marked anti-inflammatory activity in epithelial cells of the human upper respiratory system

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The upper respiratory tract functions to protect lower respiratory structures from chemical and biological agents in inspired air. Cellular oxidative stress leading to acute and chronic inflammation contributes to the resultant patho...

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Main Authors: Biswal Shyam, Singhal Vandana, Reynolds Curt, Macri Kristin, Singh Anju, Gao Meixia, Spannhake Ernst W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/92