Infiltrated Cells and Inflammatory Process in COPD

Maria Benito

IPN Communications, Dublin, Ireland

Dr. Maria Benito, IPN Communications, Dublin, Ireland.

Keywords: COPD; Inflammation; Neutrophiles; Macrophages; T-cells; Cytokines

Abstract

COPD is a complex inflammatory disorder that leads to the destruction of lung tissue and compromises the pulmonary function. The process involves innate and adaptive immunity, and is regulated by inflammatory cells infiltrated, which through the production of cytokines and chemokines perpetuate and exacerbate the inflammation.

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