Epithelial cells, the “switchboard” of respiratory immune defense responses: effects of air pollutants
“Epimmunome”, a term introduced recently by Swamy and colleagues, describes all molecules and pathways used by epithelial cells (ECs) to instruct immune cells. Today, we know that ECs are among the first sites within the human body to be exposed to pathogens (such as influenza viruses) and tha...
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SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW)
2012-07-01
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Online Access: | https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1546 |