Annexin A5 promotes macrophage activation and contributes to pulmonary fibrosis induced by silica particles

Conclusions:
These findings define a role of annexin A5 in promoting macrophage activation via Fas/FasL pathways in silica-induced lung fibrosis.

Source: Toxicology and Industrial Health - August 24, 2016 Category: Toxicology Authors: Luo, C., Ji, X., Fan, J., Hou, Z., Wang, T., Wu, B., Ni, C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research