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Association of innate defense proteins BPIFA1 and BPIFB1 with disease severity in COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by an abnormal inflammatory response in the lungs caused by the inhalation of noxious particles and gases. The airway epithelium has a protective function against these harmful agents by maintaining a physical barrier and by secreting def...

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Published in:Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis
Main Authors: De Smet, Elise G, Seys, Leen JM, Verhamme, Fien M, Vanaudenaerde, Bart M, Brusselle, Guy G, Bingle, Colin D, Bracke, Ken R
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Dove Medical Press 2017
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5741069/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29296079
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.2147/COPD.S144136
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