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01-11-2006 | Original Article

Expression of heat-shock protein 70 (Hsp70) in the respiratory tract and lungs of fire victims

Authors: S. Marschall, M. A. Rothschild, M. Bohnert

Published in: International Journal of Legal Medicine | Issue 6/2006

Abstract

Immunohistochemical investigation of the respiratory tract and lungs of 63 fire victims revealed a statistically significant enhanced expression of heat-shock protein 70 (Hsp70) in the epiglottis, the trachea, and the main and the peripheral bronchi compared with a control group. In the fire victims, a strong expression of Hsp70 was discernible not only particularly in the vessels but also in seromucous secretory cells, ciliated epithelial cells, smooth muscle cells, and alveolar cells. The results suggest a vital or supravital reaction due to the inhalation of hot fire fumes.

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Title: Expression of heat-shock protein 70 (Hsp70) in the respiratory tract and lungs of fire victims
Authors: S. Marschall
M. A. Rothschild
M. Bohnert
Publication date: 01-11-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Journal of Legal Medicine / Issue 6/2006
Print ISSN: 0937-9827
Electronic ISSN: 1437-1596
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00414-006-0105-y

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