Ovalbumin sensitization and challenge increases the number of lung cells possessing a mesenchymal stromal cell phenotype
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Recent studies have indicated the presence of multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) in human lung diseases. Excess airway smooth muscle, myofibroblasts and activated fibroblasts have each been noted in asthma, suggesting that...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-09-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/127 |