Molecular mechanisms of enhanced expression of the chemokine interleukin 8 (CXCL8) in cystic fibrosis (CF) airway epithelial cells
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a fatal disease caused by a mutation of the CFTR gene and severe inflammation of the lungs. The inflammatory process is characterised by increased production of the potent neutrophil-attracting chemokine interleukin 8 (CXCL8), but the mechanism responsible is poorly understoo...
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| Format: | Thesis (University of Nottingham only) |
| Language: | English |
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2014
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| Online Access: | https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/27801/ |