Eosinophil Apoptosis Induced by Fungal Immunomodulatory Peptide-fve via Reducing IL-5α Receptor

Eosinophils are important effector cells in the pathogenesis of allergic bronchial asthma. Enhancement of eosinophil apoptosis has been considered to have therapeutic effect on allergic disease. Fungal immunomodulatory peptide (FIP)-fve has been reported to possess immunoprophylactic activities for...

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Main Authors: Chia-Wei Hsieh, Joung-Liang Lan, Qiu Meng, Ya-Wen Cheng, Huei-Mei Huang, Jaw-Ji Tsai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2007-01-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
FIP
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092966460960214X