Contrasting effects of allergen challenge on airway responsiveness to cysteinyl leukotriene [D.sub.4] and methacholine in mild asthma. (Original Article)

Authors :: Ketchell, R.I.
D'Amato, M.
Jensen, M.W.
O'Connor, B.J.
Source :: Thorax. July, 2002, Vol. 57 Issue 7, p575, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Background: Cysteinyl leukotrienes (cysteinyl-LTs) have been implicated in the pathogenesis of allergen induced airway responses. Airway responsiveness (AR) to inhaled cysteinyl-LTs is dramatically increased following allergen challenge in animal studies. [...]

Subjects :: Leukotrienes -- Physiological aspects -- Synthesis
Airway (Medicine) -- Physiological aspects
Asthma -- Complications and side effects
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