Increased sputum and bronchial biopsy IL-13 expression in severe asthma.

BACKGROUND: The importance of IL-13 in the asthma paradigm is supported by increased expression in human subjects, particularly in patients with mild-to-moderate asthma. However, the role of IL-13 in severe asthma needs to be further defined. OBJECTIVE: We sought to assess IL-13 expression in sputum...

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Main Authors: Saha, S, Berry, M, Parker, D, Siddiqui, S, Morgan, A, May, R, Monk, P, Bradding, P, Wardlaw, A, Pavord, I, Brightling, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008