Antigen-sensitized CD4<sup>+</sup>CD62L<sup>low </sup>memory/effector T helper 2 cells can induce airway hyperresponsiveness in an antigen free setting

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) is one of the most prominent features of asthma, however, precise mechanisms for its induction have not been fully elucidated. We previously reported that systemic antigen sensitization alone directly...

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Main Authors: Nagatani Katsuya, Komagata Yoshinori, Sato Atsushi, To Yasuo, Okunishi Katsuhide, Dohi Makoto, Nakagome Kazuyuki, Tanaka Ryoichi, Yamamoto Kazuhiko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-05-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/6/1/46