Expression of neutral endopeptidase activity during clinical and experimental acute lung injury

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Neutral endopeptidase (NEP), an enzyme that cleaves inflammatory bioactive peptides, may play a protective role in the pathogenesis of acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). However, its low extracell...

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Main Authors: Kiuchi Kazutoshi, Oh-hashi Kentaro, Amaya Fumimasa, Hashimoto Soshi, Hashimoto Satoru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/164