Impaired Alveolar Macrophage Efferocytosis in ARDS causes accumulation of apoptotic neutrophils & prolonged inflammation

R. Mahida (Birmingham, United Kingdom), D. Thickett (Birmingham, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2018 – Role of microbial exposure and inflammation in lung injury
Session: Role of microbial exposure and inflammation in lung injury
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 4283
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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