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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-07-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/92 |