Functional diversity of T-cell subpopulations in subacute and chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

L, Barrera; F, Mendoza; J, Zuñiga; A, Estrada; AC, Zamora; EI, Melendro; R, Ramírez; A, Pardo; M, Selman

doi:10.1164/rccm.200701-093oc

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Functional diversity of T-cell subpopulations in subacute and chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

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Barrera L

Mendoza F

Zuñiga J

Abstract

Rationale Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) exhibits a diverse outcome. Patients with acute/subacute HP usually improve, whereas patients with chronic disease often progress to fibrosis. However, the mechanisms underlying this difference are unknown.Objectives To examine the T-cell profile from pati...

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