Effects of the cationic protein poly-L-arginine on airway epithelial cells in vitro
Background: Allergic asthma is associated with an increased number of eosinophils in the airway wall. Eosinophils secrete cationic proteins, particularly major basic protein (MBP).
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2002-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09622935020138172 |