Effects of ultrafine particles-induced oxidative stress on Clara cells in allergic lung inflammation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Clara cell protein (CC16), the main secretory product of bronchiolar Clara cells, plays an important protective role in the respiratory tract against oxidative stress and inflammation. The purpose of the study was to investigate the...

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Main Authors: Schulz Holger, Mempel Martin, Blume Cornelia, Karg Erwin, Takenaka Shinji, van Miert Erik, Weichenmeier Ingrid, Alessandrini Francesca, Bernard Alfred, Behrendt Heidrun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/7/1/11