LPS induced inflammatory responses in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells is mediated through NOX4 and G<sub>i</sub>α dependent PI-3kinase signalling

<p>Abstract</p> <p>COPD is a disease of innate immunity and bacterial infections are a dominant cause of exacerbations in the later stages resulting in poor health and high mortality. The pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP) lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is sensed by immune cell...

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Main Authors: Ngkelo Anta, Meja Koremu, Yeadon Mike, Adcock Ian, Kirkham Paul A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Inflammation
Online Access:http://www.journal-inflammation.com/content/9/1/1