Cigarette smoke exacerbates mouse allergic asthma through Smad proteins expressed in mast cells
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Many studies have found that smoking reduces lung function, but the relationship between cigarette smoke and allergic asthma has not been clearly elucidated, particularly the role of mast cells. This study aimed to investigate the ef...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-04-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/49 |