Evidence of a role of tumor necrosis factor alpha in refractory asthma.
BACKGROUND: The development of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) antagonists has made it feasible to investigate the role of this cytokine in refractory asthma. METHODS: We measured markers of TNF-alpha activity on peripheral-blood monocytes in 10 patients with refractory asthma, 10 patients...
Main Authors: | Berry, M, Hargadon, B, Shelley, M, Parker, D, Shaw, D, Green, R, Bradding, P, Brightling, C, Wardlaw, A, Pavord, I |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2006
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