Eotaxin-1 in exhaled breath condensate of stable and unstable asthma patients.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Airway eosinophilia is considered a central event in the pathogenesis of asthma. Eotaxin plays a key role in selective eosinophil accumulation in the airways and, subsequently, their activation and degranulation. The study was undert...

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Main Authors: Zietkowski Ziemowit, Tomasiak-Lozowska Maria M, Skiepko Roman, Zietkowska Elzbieta, Bodzenta-Lukaszyk Anna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/110