Serum levels of the chemokine CCL2 are elevated in malignant pleural mesothelioma patients

Volume: 19, Issue: 1
Published: Dec 1, 2019
Abstract
Background Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a debilitating disease of the pleural cavity. It is primarily associated with previous inhalation of asbestos fibers. These fibers initiate an oxidant coupled inflammatory response. Repeated exposure to asbestos fibers results in a prolonged inflammatory response and cycles of tissue damage and repair. The inflammation-associated cycles of tissue damage and repair are intimately involved in the...
Paper Details
Title
Serum levels of the chemokine CCL2 are elevated in malignant pleural mesothelioma patients
Published Date
Dec 1, 2019
Journal
Volume
19
Issue
1
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