Blood neutrophil activation markers in severe asthma: lack of inhibition by prednisolone therapy
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Neutrophils are increased in the airways and in induced sputum of severe asthma patients. We determined the expression of activation markers from circulating neutrophils in severe asthma, and their supressibility by corticosteroids.&...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-04-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/7/1/59 |