Characterization of T lymphocytes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

PLoS Med. 2004 Oct;1(1):e20. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0010020. Epub 2004 Oct 19.

Abstract

A new study adds to the mounting evidence implicating T cells as an important component of the inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Inflammation*
  • Irritants / adverse effects
  • Peptide Hydrolases / metabolism
  • Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / etiology
  • Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / immunology*
  • Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / physiopathology
  • Smoking / adverse effects*
  • T-Lymphocytes*

Substances

  • Irritants
  • Peptide Hydrolases