Induction of p38- and gC1qR-dependent IL-8 expression in pulmonary fibroblasts by soluble hepatitis C core protein
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Recent studies suggest that HCV infection is associated with progressive declines in pulmonary function in patients with underlying pulmonary diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Few molecular studies ha...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2005-09-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/6/1/105 |