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Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 and asthma: role in the pathogenesis and molecular regulation.
Clinical and experimental allergy : journal of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology - 1 Aug 2009
Ma Z, Paek D, Oh C K
Abstract excerpt
Plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI)-1 is a major inhibitor of the fibrinolytic system. PAI-1 levels are markedly increased in asthmatic airways, and mast cells (MCs), a pivotal cell type in the pathogenesis of asthma, are one of the main sources of PAI-1 production. Recent studies suggest that PAI-1 may promote the development of asthma by regulating airway remodelling, airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR), and...
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