Increased apoptosis of neutrophils in induced sputum of COPD patients
Makris D et al. - The significantly increased apoptotic rate of neutrophils that were found in COPD patients with advanced disease compared to controls might reflect either a deregulation of apoptosis of neutrophils or, a reduced clearance of apoptotic neutrophils from the airways. The pathophysiologic significance of the observed phenomenon has to be further explored. [more...]
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