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CXCL13 Production in B Cells via Toll-like Receptor/Lymphotoxin Receptor Signaling Is Involved in Lymphoid Neogenesis in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Eleni Litsiou, Maria Semitekolou, Ioanna E. Galani, Ioannis Morianos, Aikaterini Tsoutsa, Panagiota Kara, Dimitra Rontogianni, Ion Bellenis, Maria Konstantinou, Κonstantinos Potaris,

American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine · 2013 · 96 citations · 37 references

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Abstract

LF formation in COPD may be driven by lung B cells via a CXCL13-dependent mechanism that involves toll-like receptor and lymphotoxin receptor signaling.

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