Resistin-like molecule alpha1 (Fizz1) recruits lung dendritic cells without causing pulmonary fibrosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Resistin-like molecule alpha or found in inflammatory zone protein (Fizz1) is increased in pulmonary epithelial cells and also in limited amounts by other lung cells during various lung injuries and fibrosis. However, the direct role...

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Main Authors: Madala Satish K, Edukulla Ramakrishna, Davis Katy R, Schmidt Stephanie, Davidson Cynthia, Kitzmiller Joseph A, Hardie William D, Korfhagen Thomas R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Respiratory Research
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Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/13/1/51