Cigarette smoke regulates the expression of TLR4 and IL-8 production by human macrophages
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are present on monocytes and alveolar macrophages that form the first line of defense against inhaled particles. The importance of those cells in the pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Inflammation |
| Online Access: | http://www.journal-inflammation.com/content/6/1/12 |