Immunomodulatory strategies prevent the development of autoimmune emphysema

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The presence of anti-endothelial cell antibodies and pathogenic T cells may reflect an autoimmune component in the pathogenesis of emphysema. Whether immune modulatory strategies can protect against the development of emphysema is no...

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Main Authors: Kraskauskiene Vita, Salys Jonas, Mack Douglas G, Kratzer Adelheid, Kraskauskas Donatas, Fontenot Andrew P, Nicolls Mark R, Hanaoka Masayuki, Burns Nana, Voelkel Norbert F, Taraseviciene-Stewart Laimute
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-12-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/179