Bacterial DNA amplifies neutrophilic inflammation in IL-17-exposed airways
Background Neutrophilic asthma (NA) is associated with increased airway interleukin (IL)-17 and abnormal bacterial community such as dominance of nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi), particularly during asthma exacerbations. Bacteria release various products including DNA, but whether they coo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2023-01-01
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Series: | ERJ Open Research |
Online Access: | http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/9/1/00474-2022.full |