COPD exacerbation severity and frequency is associated with impaired macrophage efferocytosis of eosinophils

Conclusions:
Macrophage efferocytosis of eosinophils is impaired in COPD and is related to the severity and frequency of COPD exacerbations.

Source: BMC Pulmonary Medicine - Latest articles - July 9, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Osama EltboliMona BafadhelFay HollinsAdam WrightBeverley HargadonNeeta KulkarniChristopher Brightling Source Type: research