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Functional Characterization of T Cell Populations in a Mouse Model of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
22 Dec 2012
Abstract excerpt
Cigarette smoke (CS) exposure is the primary risk factor for the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is characterized by chronic peribronchial, perivascular, and alveolar inflammation. The inflammatory cells consist primarily of macrophage, neutrophils, and lymphocytes. Although myeloid cells are well studied, the role of lymphocyte populations in pathogenesis of COPD remains...
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