Eotaxin and FGF enhance signaling through an Extracellular signal-related kinase (ERK)-dependent pathway in the pathogenesis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is characterized by the inflammation of the esophagus and the infiltration of eosinophils into the esophagus, leading to symptoms such as dysphagia and stricture formation. Systemic immune indicators li...

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Main Authors: Huang Jennifer J, Joh Jae, Fuentebella Judy, Patel Anup, Nguyen Tammie, Seki Scott, Hoyte Lisa, Reshamwala Neha, Nguyen Christine, Quiros Anthony, Bass Dorsey, Sibley Eric, Berquist William, Cox Kenneth, Kerner John, Kari Nadeau C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology
Online Access:http://www.aacijournal.com/content/6/1/25