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Expression and activation of TGF- isoforms in acute allergen-induced remodelling in asthma
24 Jan 2007
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BACKGROUND: Airway wall remodelling and inflammation are features of chronic asthma. Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta) has been implicated in these processes. AIM: To determine the effect of allergen challenge on airway inflammation and remodelling and whether TGF-beta isoforms and the Smad signalling pathways are involved. METHODS: Thirteen patients with atopic asthma underwent inhalational challenge...
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