Curcumin Inhibits NTHi-Induced MUC5AC Mucin Overproduction in Otitis Media via Upregulation of MAPK Phosphatase MKP-1
Otitis media (OM), characterized by the presence of mucus overproduction and excess inflammation in the middle ear, is the most common childhood infection. Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) pathogen is responsible for approximately one-third of episodes of bacteria-caused OM. Current treatme...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2017-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/4525309 |