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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Main Authors: Al-Abed Yousef, Metz Christine N, Lin Xinchun, Zhang Yinzhong, Linge Helena M, Koga Kiyokazu, Takahashi Koichiro, Ojamaa Kaie, Miller Edmund J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/33