Increased intraepithelial (CD103+) CD8+ T cells in the airways of smokers with and without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Volume: 218, Issue: 2, Pages: 225 - 231
Published: Feb 1, 2013
Abstract
T cells are accumulated in the lungs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Intraepithelial T cells, expressing the integrin αE (CD103) β7, and regulatory T cells have been implicated in pathogenesis of the disease. We asked whether COPD patients and smokers have altered frequencies of these T cells and if their phenotypes differ. A total of 40 never-smokers, 40 smokers with normal lung function and 38 COPD patients (GOLD I...
Paper Details
Title
Increased intraepithelial (CD103+) CD8+ T cells in the airways of smokers with and without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Published Date
Feb 1, 2013
Volume
218
Issue
2
Pages
225 - 231
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