Neutrophilic airways inflammation in lung cancer: the role of exhaled LTB-4 and IL-8

Neutrophilic airways inflammation in lung cancer: the role of exhaled LTB-4 and IL-8

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Recent advances in lung cancer biology presuppose its inflammatory origin. In this regard, LTB-4 and IL-8 are recognized to play a crucial role in neutrophil recruitment into airways during lung cancer.</p> <p>Notwithstan...

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Main Authors: Orlando Silvio, Koutelou Anna, Lacedonia Donato, Palladino Grazia P, Carpagnano Giovanna E, Foschino-Barbaro Maria P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
lung cancer
LTB-4
IL-8
non-invasive methods
breath cancer
airways inflammation
neutrophils
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/11/226

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