Apafant, a Potent Platelet-Activating Factor Antagonist, Blocks Eosinophil Activation and Is Effective in the Chronic Phase of Experimental Allergic Conjunctivitis in Guinea Pigs
Platelet-activating factor (PAF) plays important roles in allergic reactions. In particular, there are many concerns about PAF, eosinophils, and the chronicity of allergic diseases. The purpose of the present studies is to elucidate the role of PAF in eosinophil activation at conjunctiva and to conf...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2004-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Pharmacological Sciences |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861319323916 |