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IL-13 overexpression predisposes to anaphylaxis following antigen sensitization.
Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950) - 15 Feb 2001
Fallon P G, Emson C L, Smith P, McKenzie A N
Abstract excerpt
Anaphylaxis represents an extreme form of allergic reaction. This acute-phase component of allergy and asthma is triggered by allergen-induced degranulation of mast cells following the cross-linking of cell surface-bound, allergen-specific IgE, resulting in the liberation of inflammatory mediators and the development of bronchoconstriction. We used IL-13 transgenic mice to investigate the role of this Th2...
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