Authors
Citation
Mb. Ferreira et Agp. Carlos, CYTOKINES AND ASTHMA, Journal of investigational allergology & clinical immunology, 8(3), 1998, pp. 141-148
Citations number
100
Categorie Soggetti
Allergy,Immunology
Journal title
ISSN journal
10189068
Volume
8
Issue
3
Year of publication
1998
Pages
141 - 148
Database
ISI
SICI code
1018-9068(1998)8:3<141:>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
Some of the main cytokines involved in the pathophysiology of bronchia
l asthma, their pathogenic role, and evidence concerning the importanc
e of their action in asthma exacerbations and in perpetuating airway i
nflammation are reviewed. Therapeutic approaches using cytokines which
counteract the inflammatory process of asthma are also examined.