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CD14-dependent airway neutrophil response to inhaled LPS: role of atopy.
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology - 1 Jan 2001
Alexis N, Eldridge M, Reed W, Bromberg P, Peden D B
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Inhaled endotoxin (LPS) is associated with airway neutrophilic (PMN) inflammation in both asthmatic and control subjects, with asthmatic subjects demonstrating possibly higher sensitivity. CD14 is the principal receptor mediating LPS responses in vivo. It is unknown whether constituti...
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