Endotoxin markers in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of patients with interstitial lung diseases

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Exposure to inhaled endotoxins (lipopolysaccharides, LPS) of Gram-negative bacteria commonly found in indoor environments and assessed in secondary tobacco smoke, has been associated with airway inflammation and asthma exacerbation....

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Main Authors: Szponar Bogumiła, Larsson Lennart, Domagała-Kulawik Joanna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2012-12-01
Series:Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.mrmjournal.com/content/7/1/54