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Aberrant immune programming in neutrophils in cystic fibrosis.
Journal of leukocyte biology - 23 Feb 2024
Hu Yawen, Bojanowski Christine M, Britto Clemente J, Wellems Dianne, Song Kejing, Scull Callie, Jennings Scott, Li Jianxiong, Kolls Jay K, Wang Guoshun
Abstract excerpt
Cystic fibrosis is a life-shortening genetic disorder, caused by mutations in the gene that encodes cystic fibrosis transmembrane-conductance regulator, a cAMP-activated chloride and bicarbonate channel. Persistent neutrophilic inflammation is a major contributor to cystic fibrosis lung disease. However, how cystic fibrosis transmembrane-conductance regulator loss of function leads to excessive inflammation and...
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