Peripheral blood neutrophil activasion markers in severe corticosteriod-dependant asthmatics, and the effect of prednisolone
Background: Severe asthmatics have increased numbers of airway neutrophils compared to mild asthmatics, and blood neutrophils may be activated in asthmatics. Activated neutrophils may contribute to airway inflammation and tissue damage. Hypothesis: Activation of both eosinophils and neutrophils is i...
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Imperial College London
2009
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.501209 |