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...

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Main Authors: Yi Eunhee S, Kottom Theodore J, Lamont Jeffrey, Walters Paula R, Vassallo Robert, Limper Andrew H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/45

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