Epithelial expression of TLR4 is modulated in COPD and by steroids, salmeterol and cigarette smoke
<p>Abstract</p> <p>The toll-like receptors (TLRs) are a key component of host defense in the respiratory epithelium. Cigarette smoking is associated with increased susceptibility to infection, while COPD is characterised by bacterial colonisation and infective exacerbations. We fou...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-11-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/8/1/84 |