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Augmented pulmonary IL-4 and IL-13 receptor subunit expression in idiopathic interstitial pneumonia
27 Apr 2004
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BACKGROUND: Some idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) are characterised by fibroproliferation and deposition of extracellular matrix. Because efficacious treatment options are limited, research has been directed towards understanding the cytokine networks that may affect fibroblast activation and, hence, the progression of certain IIPs. AIMS: To examine the expression of interleukin 4 (IL-4), IL-13, and...
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