Neutrophil extracellular trap formation and extracellular DNA in sputum of stable COPD patients
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by neutrophilic airway inflammation. Neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) formation - a meshwork of neutrophil DNA components and neutrophil enzymes are involved in innate immunity and inflammation. Little is known about the presence of these structures in induced sputum from stable COPD patients.
Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Frauke Pedersen, Sebastian Marwitz, Olaf Holz, Anne Kirsten, Thomas Bahmer, Benjamin Waschki, Helgo Magnussen, Klaus F. Rabe, Torsten Goldmann, Mohib Uddin, Henrik Watz Tags: Short communication Source Type: research
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