COPD Is Associated with Elevated IFN-β Production by Bronchial Epithelial Cells Infected with RSV or hMPV

COPD Is Associated with Elevated IFN-β Production by Bronchial Epithelial Cells Infected with RSV or hMPV

IFN treatment may be a viable option for treating COPD exacerbations based on evidence of IFN deficiency in COPD. However, in vitro studies have used primarily influenza and rhinoviruses to investigate IFN responses. This study aims to investigate the susceptibility to infection and IFN response of...

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Main Authors: Natasha Collinson, Natale Snape, Kenneth Beagley, Emmanuelle Fantino, Kirsten Spann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
interferon
epithelial cells
metapneumovirus
respiratory syncytial virus
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/5/911

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