Cigarette smoke promotes dendritic cell accumulation in COPD; a Lung Tissue Research Consortium study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Abnormal immune responses are believed to be highly relevant in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Dendritic cells provide a critical checkpoint for immunity by their capacity to both induce and suppres...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
BMC
2010-04-01
|
| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/45 |