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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Main Authors: Lyné van Rensburg, Johann M. van Zyl, Johan Smith, Pierre Goussard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-019-1006-4