Expression of the T helper 17-associated cytokines IL-17A and IL-17F in asthma and COPD.
BACKGROUND: Asthma and COPD are characterized by airway dysfunction and inflammation. Neutrophilic airway inflammation is a common feature of COPD and is recognized in asthma, particularly in severe disease. The T helper (Th) 17 cytokines IL-17A and IL-17F have been implicated in the development of...
| Главные авторы: | , , , , , , , , , , , |
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| Формат: | Journal article |
| Язык: | English |
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2010
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