Smoking status and anti-inflammatory macrophages in bronchoalveolar lavage and induced sputum in COPD

Smoking status and anti-inflammatory macrophages in bronchoalveolar lavage and induced sputum in COPD

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Macrophages have been implicated in the pathogenesis of COPD. M1 and M2 macrophages constitute subpopulations displaying pro- and anti-inflammatory properties. We hypothesized that smoking cessation affects macrophage heterogeneity i...

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Main Authors: Rabe Klaus F, Schrumpf Jasmijn A, van Wijngaarden Simone, Timens Wim, Budulac Simona E, Snoeck-Stroband Jiska B, Lapperre Thérèse S, Kunz Lisette IZ, Postma Dirkje S, Sterk Peter J, Hiemstra Pieter S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/34

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