Abstract
The death receptor ligand tumour necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) shows considerable clinical promise as a therapeutic agent. TRAIL induces leukocyte apoptosis, reducing acute inflammatory responses in the lung. It is not known whether TRAIL modifies chronic lung injury or whether TRAIL has a role in human idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). We therefore explored the capacity of TRAIL to modify chronic inflammatory lung injury and studied TRAIL expression in patients with IPF.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 796-803 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Thorax |
Volume | 67 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |