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IL-8 Regulates Mucin Gene Expression at the Posttranscriptional Level in Lung Epithelial Cells
14 Jul 2009
Abstract excerpt
Airway inflammation and mucus hypersecretion/overproduction/obstruction are pathophysiological characteristics of cystic fibrosis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Up-regulation of airway mucin genes by inflammatory/immune response mediators is one of the major contributors to mucin overproduction. IL-8, a potent proinflammatory mediator and neutrophil chemoattractant, is present at high levels...
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