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Cytokines and bronchial hyperreactivity.

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.
AuthorsR Alam
JournalAgents and actions. Supplements (Agents Actions Suppl) Vol. 31 Pg. 147-62 ( 1990) ISSN: 0379-0363 [Print] Switzerland
PMID2080749 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
Chemical References
  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Cytokines
  • Histamine Antagonists
  • Lymphokines
  • Tumor Protein, Translationally-Controlled 1
  • Immunoglobulin E
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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