Article
[COPD and inflammation: statement from a French expert group: inflammation and remodelling mechanisms].
Revue des maladies respiratoires - 1 Dec 2010
Aubier M, Marthan R, Berger P, Chambellan A, Chanez P, Aguilaniu B, Brillet P-Y, Burgel P-R, Chaouat A, Devillier P, Escamilla R, Louis R, Mal H, Muir J-F, Pérez T, Similowski T, Wallaert B, Roche N
Abstract excerpt
The present study reviews the literature on inflammation and remodelling mechanisms in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The development of COPD is associated with chronic pulmonary inflammation. Immunity (innate or adaptive) plays a role in its onset and continuation. Airways inflammation alters bronchial structure/function relations: increased bronchial wall thickness, increased bronchial smooth...
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