Macrophage Phagocytosis and Allergen Avoidance in Children With Asthma

Macrophage Phagocytosis and Allergen Avoidance in Children With Asthma

Background and Objective: Airway macrophages perform the crucial functions of presenting antigens, clearing pathogens, and apoptotic cells. Macrophage phagocytosis is increased in adults with mild asthma and allergen exposure is known to activate macrophages. However, it is not clear whether the mec...

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Main Authors: Neeta Kulkarni, Ahmad Kantar, Silvia Costella, Vincenzo Ragazzo, Giorgio Piacentini, Attilio Boner, Christopher O'Callaghan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
macrophages
phagocytosis
asthma
children
allergen avoidance
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2018.00206/full

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