Cytotoxic T cells expressing the co-stimulatory receptor NKG2 D are increased in cigarette smoking and COPD

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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Main Authors: Behndig Annelie F, Pourazar Jamshid, Roos-Engstrand Ester, Blomberg Anders, Bucht Anders
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/128

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