Effect of exogenous surfactant on Paediatric Bronchoalveolar lavage derived macrophages’ cytokine secretion
Abstract Background Bronchoalveolar lavage is a useful bronchoscopy technique. However, studies in “normal” children populations are few. Furthermore, the anti-inflammatory effects of exogenous pulmonary surfactants on the bronchoalveolar cellular components are limited. Methods Thirty children, age...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-12-01
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Series: | BMC Pulmonary Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-019-1006-4 |