Eosinophil-derived neurotoxin: a novel biomarker for diagnosis and monitoring of asthma

Asthma is associated with increased levels of eosinophils in tissues, body fluids, and bone marrow. Elevated levels of eosinophil-derived neurotoxin (EDN) and eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) have been noted in asthma patients. Higher levels of EDN and ECP are also associated with exacerbated asthm...

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Main Author: Chang-Keun Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Pediatric Society 2013-01-01
Series:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://kjp.or.kr/upload/pdf/kjped-56-8.pdf