New insights into the role of the mast cell in asthma.
Clinical & Experimental Allergy, 2003•search.ebscohost.com
REVIEW New insights into the role of the mast cell in asthma Page 1 REVIEW New insights into
the role of the mast cell in asthma CE Brightling, P. Bradding, ID Pavord and AJ Wardlaw
University of Leicester and Warwick Medical School, Leicester, UK Introduction Asthma is an
important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and its prevalence is increasing [1]. It is
characterized by the presence of airow obstruction, which is potentially reversible either
spontaneously or with pharmacological intervention. The major pathological processes …
the role of the mast cell in asthma CE Brightling, P. Bradding, ID Pavord and AJ Wardlaw
University of Leicester and Warwick Medical School, Leicester, UK Introduction Asthma is an
important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and its prevalence is increasing [1]. It is
characterized by the presence of airow obstruction, which is potentially reversible either
spontaneously or with pharmacological intervention. The major pathological processes …
Abstract
Focuses on the role of mast cell in asthma. Location of mast cells in body; Biology of mast cells; Evidence indicating the role played by mast cells in asthma; Interaction of mast cells with airway smooth muscle to help in curing asthma.
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