Macrophage CD74 contributes to MIF-induced pulmonary inflammation
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>MIF is a critical mediator of the host defense, and is involved in both acute and chronic responses in the lung. Neutralization of MIF reduces neutrophil accumulation into the lung in animal models. We hypothesized that MIF, in the a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-05-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/33 |