Potential role for phenotypic modulation of bronchial smooth muscle cells in chronic asthma.

doi:10.1139/y94-209

Back to search

Article

Potential role for phenotypic modulation of bronchial smooth muscle cells in chronic asthma.

Canadian journal of physiology and pharmacology - 1 Nov 1994

Halayko A J, Stephens N L

Abstract excerpt

Asthma is considered to be a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways and is highlighted by excessive airway narrowing in response to various stimuli. Subepithelial fibrosis and increased airway smooth muscle mass are characteristic pathological features of the disease. Airway remodelling in a...

Topics

Animals
Asthma
Bronchi
Chronic Disease
Humans
Muscle, Smooth
Phenotype

Community interpretation

Discuss the evidence

Ask a question, add context or challenge an interpretation. Community activity is separate from scientific evidence strength.

discussions

replies

Citations encouraged

Claims remain attributable.

No discussion yet

Be the first to add a careful, cited interpretation.