Expression of Interleukin-17A in Lung Tissues of Irradiated Mice and the Influence of Dexamethasone

Purpose. To investigate the expressions of IL-17A in different phases of radiation-induced lung injury and the effect of dexamethasone. Methods. The thorax of C57BL/6 mice was irradiated with 15 Gy rays. Mice from dexamethasone-treated group were injected intraperitoneally with dexamethasone (0.42 m...

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Main Authors: Li-Ping Wang, Yan-Wen Wang, Bao-Zhong Wang, Gui-Ming Sun, Xiu-Yu Wang, Jun-long Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/251067