Expression of Fas antigen and Fas ligand in bronchoalveolar lavage from silicosis patients
Objective: To understand the role of apoptosis through Fas/Fas ligand (FasL) interaction in the pathogenesis of silicosis, we examined the expression of Fas antigen, FasL and apoptosis in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid lymphocytes obtained from patients with silicosis.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2003-01-01
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| Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09629350310001599648 |