Cigarette smoke regulates the expression of TLR4 and IL-8 production by human macrophages

• Main Authors: Rahman Irfan (Author), Kraneveld Aletta D (Author), Karimi Khalil (Author), Mortaz Esmaeil (Author), Sarir Hadi (Author), Caldenhoven Eric (Author), Nijkamp Frans P (Author), Folkerts Gert (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are present on monocytes and alveolar macrophages that form the first line of defense against inhaled particles. The importance of those cells in the pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...