Role of T-lymphocytes and pro-inflammatory mediators in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Aneal Gadgil, Steven R DuncanDivision of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USAAbstract: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the US and a major worldwide healthcare problem. The path...

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Main Authors: Aneal Gadgil, Steven R Duncan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2008-11-01
Series:International Journal of COPD
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/role-of-t-lymphocytes-and-pro-inflammatory-mediators-in-the-pathogenes-a2590