thus , ipf is characterized by an increased spontaneous production of oxidants by lung inflammatory cells , the presence of high concentrations of myeloperoxidase in the elf of the lower respiratory tract , and a synergistic cytotoxic effect of alveolar inflammatory cells and elf on lung epithelial cells , suggesting oxidants may play a role in causing the epithelial cell injury of this disorder .
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