IL-13-induced proliferation of airway epithelial cells: mediation by intracellular growth factor mobilization and ADAM17

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The pleiotrophic cytokine interleukin (IL)-13 features prominently in allergic and inflammatory diseases. In allergic asthma, IL-13 is well established as an inducer of airway inflammation and tissue remodeling. We demonstrated previ...

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Main Authors: Sandifer Tracy, Booth Brian W, Martin Erika L, Martin Linda D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-07-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/8/1/51