Transformation of adrenal medullary chromaffin cells increases asthmatic susceptibility in pups from allergen-sensitized rats
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Studies have shown that epinephrine release is impaired in patients with asthma. The pregnancy of female rats (dams) with asthma promotes in their pups the differentiation of adrenal medulla chromaffin cells (AMCCs) into sympathetic...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-11-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/13/1/99 |