Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Cytokines

被引：3
作者：
Angerio, Allan D. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Georgetown Univ, Sch Nursing & Hlth Studies, Box 571107,3700 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20057 USA
来源：
CRITICAL CARE NURSING QUARTERLY | 2008年 / 31卷 / 04期
关键词：
bronchitis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; emphysema; inflammation; interleukin; transforming growth factor-beta;
D O I：
10.1097/01.CNQ.0000336818.27418.cd
中图分类号：
R4 [临床医学];
学科分类号：
1002 ; 100602 ;
摘要：
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Understanding what happens at a cellular level will lead to more effective treatments. Interleukins and transforming growth factor-beta are important inflammatory mediators that may be significant in the evolution of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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