The emphysematous lung is abnormally sensitive to TRAIL-mediated apoptosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Alveolar apoptosis is increased in the emphysematous lung. However, mechanisms involved are not fully understood. Recently, we demonstrated that levels of TRAIL receptor 1 and 2, levels of p53, and Bax/Bcl-x<sub>L </sub>r...

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Main Authors: Milot Julie, Parent Julie, Morissette Mathieu C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Respiratory Research
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Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/105