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Human bronchial epithelial cells (BEAS-2B cell line) from ATCC were maintained in a humidified incubator ... were applied overnight at 4°C. After thorough washing, the membranes were incubated with ...

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1 Laboratory of Allergology & Pulmonary Diseases, Department of Pathology & Medical Biology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands 2 Department of ...

Flexible bronchoscopy was performed at John Hunter Hospital, bronchial wash was taken by wedging the bronchoscope into the right middle lobe and washing with 40 mL of sterile saline solution. A ...

The effect of the rate of expiration on the measurement of vital capacity was studied in a group of 75 control subjects and 97 patients with bronchial asthma and pulmonary emphysema. The results ...

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Red blood cells (RBC) can be present in urine even when they are not visible to a person. Also known as hematuria, RBC in urine can indicate an infection, kidney disease, and other health conditions.