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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Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2008-11-01
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Series: | International Journal of COPD |
Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/role-of-t-lymphocytes-and-pro-inflammatory-mediators-in-the-pathogenes-a2590 |