Immunization with live, virulence-attenuated Listeria monocytogenes provides newborn mice with long-term protection against asthma
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disorder that leads to inflammation and narrowing of the airways. The global prevalence, morbidity, mortality and economic cost associated with asthma have been on the rise since the 1960’s and continue to increase dramatically by 50% every decade. Today, over 300 mil...
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University of British Columbia
2011
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/33954 |