Abstract |
Cytokines and interleukins are a potent group of molecules that is primarily involved in maintaining homeostasis. These molecules regulate the growth and function of many cells of the immune system including eosinophils, mast cells/basophils and others. Activation of the later cells by cytokines may play a crucial role in the development of allergic inflammation of the airways. The importance of cytokines in the pathogenesis of bronchial hyperreactivity and asthma has been reviewed in this paper.
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Authors | R Alam |
Journal | Agents and actions. Supplements
(Agents Actions Suppl)
Vol. 31
Pg. 147-62
( 1990)
ISSN: 0379-0363 [Print] Switzerland |
PMID | 2080749
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Biomarkers, Tumor
- Cytokines
- Histamine Antagonists
- Lymphokines
- Tumor Protein, Translationally-Controlled 1
- Immunoglobulin E
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Topics |
- Animals
- Antibody Formation
- Asthma
(etiology)
- Basophils
(physiology)
- Biomarkers, Tumor
- Bronchial Diseases
(etiology)
- Cytokines
(physiology)
- Eosinophils
(physiology)
- Histamine Antagonists
(metabolism)
- Humans
- Immunoglobulin E
(immunology)
- Lymphokines
(physiology)
- Mast Cells
(physiology)
- Respiratory Hypersensitivity
(etiology)
- Tumor Protein, Translationally-Controlled 1
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