| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - Since elevated expression of several cytokines, including IL-8, IL-6, GM-CSF, is seen during pulmonary infections the macrolides could provide additional protection from immune-pathogenesis via their anti-inflammatory properties.Several macrolides may also shift the balance of Th1 and Th2 cytokines, evidenced by the finding that clarithomycin, midecamycin acetate, and josamycin potently inhibit TN
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