IL-6 trans-signalling: how Haemophilus surfs the NET to amplify inflammation in COPD

Holly R. Keir, James D. Chalmers

Source: Eur Respir J, 58 (4) 2102143; 10.1183/13993003.02143-2021
Journal Issue: October
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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