IL-13 expression by blood T cells and not eosinophils is increased in asthma compared to non-asthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In asthma interleukin (IL)-13 is increased in the airway compared with non-asthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis. Whether this differential expression is specific to the airway or is more generalised is uncertain.</p> <p>Meth...

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Main Authors: Mistry Vijay, Monteiro William, Mckenna Susan, Cruse Glenn, Siddiqui Salman, Wardlaw Andrew, Brightling Christopher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2466/9/34