Defective bacterial phagocytosis is associated with dysfunctional mitochondria in COPD macrophages

Kylie B.R. Belchamber, Richa Singh, Craig M. Batista, Moira K. Whyte, David H. Dockrell, Iain Kilty, Matthew J. Robinson, Jadwiga A. Wedzicha, Peter J. Barnes, Louise E. Donnelly

Source: Eur Respir J, 54 (4) 1802244; 10.1183/13993003.02244-2018
Journal Issue: October
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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