Allergen-induced cytokine secretion in atopic and non-atopic asthmatic children
Atopic asthma is characterized by excessive T helper 2 (Th2)-like immunity to allergens in the bronchial mucosa. The Th2-cytokine interleukin (IL)-4 induces IgE production, while the Th2-cytokine IL-5 promotes eosinophilic inflammation in the airways of asthmatics. Most asthmatics are atopic, but a...
Main Authors: | Böttcher, Malin, Bjurström, Jenny, Mai, Xiaomei, Nilsson, Lennart, Jenmalm, Maria |
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Format: | Others |
Language: | English |
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Linköpings universitet, Pediatrik
2003
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Online Access: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-26399 |
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