Female sex hormones mediate the allergic lung reaction by regulating the release of inflammatory mediators and the expression of lung E-selectin in rats

Female sex hormones mediate the allergic lung reaction by regulating the release of inflammatory mediators and the expression of lung E-selectin in rats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Fluctuations of estradiol and progesterone levels caused by the menstrual cycle worsen asthma symptoms. Conflicting data are reported in literature regarding pro and anti-inflammatory properties of estradiol and progesterone.</p&g...

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Main Authors: de Oliveira Ana, Peron Jean, Damazo Amilcar, dos Santos Franco Adriana, Domingos Helori, Oliani Sonia, Oliveira-Filho Ricardo, Vargaftig Bernardo, Tavares-de-Lima Wothan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/115

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