Cytotoxicity and Induction of Inflammation by Pepsin in Acid in Bronchial Epithelial Cells

Introduction. Gastroesophageal reflux has been associated with chronic inflammatory diseases and may be a cause of airway remodelling. Aspiration of gastric fluids may cause damage to airway epithelial cells, not only because acidity is toxic to bronchial epithelial cells, but also since it contains...

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Main Authors: Erik Bathoorn, Paul Daly, Birgit Gaiser, Karl Sternad, Craig Poland, William MacNee, Ellen M. Drost
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/569416
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