Protective effect of H1 and CysLT1 antagonists on allergen induced airway responses in atopic asthma

Background The mechanism by which allergies trigger asthma occurs through the interaction of antigen, IgE and the FcεR1 receptor on mast cells resulting in the release of mediators that exert their effects on various surrounding tissues causing bronchoconstriction, plasma exudation and mucus hyperse...

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Main Author: Davis, Beth E.
Other Authors: Richardson, Steve
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: University of Saskatchewan 2010
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Online Access:http://library.usask.ca/theses/available/etd-01202010-215614/