Inhibition of sulfur mustard-induced cytotoxicity and inflammation by the macrolide antibiotic roxithromycin in human respiratory epithelial cells
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Sulfur mustard (SM) is a potent chemical vesicant warfare agent that remains a significant military and civilian threat. Inhalation of SM gas causes airway inflammation and injury. In recent years, there has been increasing evidence...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-05-01
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Series: | BMC Cell Biology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2121/8/17 |