Perforin, granzyme B, and FasL expression by peripheral blood T lymphocytes in emphysema

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It is generally accepted that emphysematous lungs are characterized by an increase in the numbers of neutrophils, macrophages, and CD8<sup>+ </sup>T lymphocytes, the lasts having increased cytotoxic activity. Because syst...

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Main Authors: Parent Julie, Morissette Mathieu C, Milot Julie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-09-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/8/1/62