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Th17 profile in COPD exacerbations.
International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - 1 Jan 2017
Ponce-Gallegos Marco Antonio, Ramírez-Venegas Alejandra, Falfán-Valencia Ramcés
Abstract excerpt
COPD is characterized by an ongoing inflammatory process of the airways that leads to obstruction or limitation of airflow. It is mainly associated with exposure to cigarette smoke. In addition, it is considered, at present, a serious public health problem, ranking fourth in mortality worldwide. Many cells participate in the pathophysiology of COPD, the most important are neutrophils, macrophages and CD4+ and...
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