Acquired angioedema

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Acquired angioedema (AAE) is characterized by acquired deficiency of C1 inhibitor (C1-INH), hyperactivation of the classical pathway of human complement and angioedema symptoms mediated by bradykinin released by inappropriate activation of the contact-kinin syste...

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Main Authors: Cicardi Marco, Zanichelli Andrea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology
Online Access:http://www.aacijournal.com/content/6/1/14