Eotaxin and the attraction of eosinophils to the asthmatic lung
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Eosinophilic leukocytes accumulate in high numbers in the lungs of asthmatic patients, and are believed to be important in the pathogenisis of asthma. A potent eosinophil chemoattractant is produced in the asthmatic lung. This small protein, the chemokine eotaxin...
Main Authors: | Williams Timothy J, Conroy Dolores M |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2001-03-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/2/3/150 |
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