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CD40L, but not CD40, is required for allergen-induced bronchial hyperresponsiveness in mice.
American journal of respiratory cell and molecular biology - 1 Nov 2000
Mehlhop P D, van de Rijn M, Brewer J P, Kisselgof A B, Geha R S, Oettgen H C, Martin T R
Abstract excerpt
Asthma is characterized by immunoglobulin (Ig) E production, infiltration of the respiratory mucosa by eosinophils (EOSs) and mononuclear cells, and bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR). Interaction of CD40 on B cells and antigen presenting cells, with its ligand (CD40L) expressed transiently on activated T cells, is known to augment both T cell-driven inflammation and humoral immune responses, especially IgE...
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