Asthma exacerbation and convalescent phases: peripheral blood mononuclear cells
Summary:
Analysis of peripheral blood mononuclear cells of children with acute asthma during exacerbation and at subsequent convalescence. Severe asthma exacerbations in children are associated with viral infection and occur among atopics. Results provide insight into the significance of these comorbidities.
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[HG-U133_Plus_2] Affymetrix Human Genome U133 Plus 2.0 Array
Citation:
Subrata LS, Bizzintino J, Mamessier E, Bosco A et al. Interactions between innate antiviral and atopic immunoinflammatory pathways precipitate and sustain asthma exacerbations in children. J Immunol 2009 Aug 15;183(4):2793-800. PMID: 19620293