Cytotoxic T cells expressing the co-stimulatory receptor NKG2 D are increased in cigarette smoking and COPD
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A suggested role for T cells in COPD pathogenesis is based on associations between increased lung cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CD8<sup>+</sup>) numbers and airflow limitation. CD69 is an early T cell activation marker. Natural...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-09-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/128 |