A role for MCP-1/CCR2 in interstitial lung disease in children

A role for MCP-1/CCR2 in interstitial lung disease in children

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) are chronic inflammatory disorders leading to pulmonary fibrosis. Monocyte chemotactic protein 1 (MCP-1) promotes collagen synthesis and deletion of the MCP-1 receptor CCR2 protects from pulmonary fib...

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Main Authors: Reinhardt Dietrich, Prell Christine, Zissel Gernot, Nicolai Thomas, Griese Matthias, Hartl Dominik, Schendel Dolores J, Krauss-Etschmann Susanne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-08-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Chemokines
MCP-1
CCR2
Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Children
Interstitial Lung Diseases
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/6/1/93

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