Anti-inflammatory effects of antibacterials on human bronchial epithelial cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Human Bronchial epithelial cells (hu-BEC) have been claimed to play a significant role in the pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory airway diseases like COPD. In this context IL-8 and GM-CSF have been shown to be key cytokines. Some a...

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Main Authors: Hatz Rudolf, Villena-Hermoza Heidrun, Neurohr Claus, Zimmermann Gregor S, Behr Juergen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/89