Respiratory syncytial virus infection reduces lung inflammation and fibrosis in mice exposed to vanadium pentoxide

Respiratory syncytial virus infection reduces lung inflammation and fibrosis in mice exposed to vanadium pentoxide

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Vanadium pentoxide (V<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>) exposure is a cause of occupational bronchitis and airway fibrosis. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a ubiquitous pathogen that causes airway inflammation. I...

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Main Authors: Mangum James B, Cesta Mark F, Antao-Menezes Aurita, Turpin Elizabeth A, Wallace Duncan G, Bermudez Edilberto, Bonner James C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/20

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