Inflammation in organic dust-induced lung disease: new approaches for research into underlying mechanisms.
The application of new technology to the study of lung inflammation is providing fresh insight into the nature of the underlying reactions. This review highlights the impact of modern cell biological and molecular biological techniques on current research in this area.
Clinical Immunology Research Unit, Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Subiaco, Western Australia.
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D001685:Biological Factors / Q000276:immunology / Q000502:physiology; D016207:Cytokines; D004391:Dust / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008262:Macrophage Activation / Q000187:drug effects; D011009:Pneumoconiosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology*; D012106:Research; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology
D001685:Biological Factors; D016207:Cytokines; D004391:Dust