The IL-17 receptor IL-17RE mediates polyIC-induced exacerbation of experimental allergic asthma
Abstract Background The interleukin 17 receptor E (IL-17RE) is specific for the epithelial cytokine interleukin-17C (IL-17C). Asthma exacerbations are frequently caused by viral infections. Polyinosinic:polycytidylic acid (pIC) mimics viral infections through binding to pattern recognition receptors...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-07-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-020-01434-9 |