Attenuating immune pathology using a microbial-based intervention in a mouse model of cigarette smoke-induced lung inflammation

Attenuating immune pathology using a microbial-based intervention in a mouse model of cigarette smoke-induced lung inflammation

Abstract Background Cigarette smoke exposure is the major risk factor for developing COPD. Presently, available COPD treatments focus on suppressing inflammation and providing bronchodilation. However, these options have varying efficacy in controlling symptoms and do not reverse or limit the progre...

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Main Authors: Mark Bazett, Agnieszka Biala, Ryan D. Huff, Matthew R. Zeglinksi, Philip M. Hansbro, Momir Bosiljcic, Hal Gunn, Shirin Kalyan, Jeremy A. Hirota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
COPD
Immunomodulators
Klebsiella
mucosal immunology
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-017-0577-y

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