Vascular remodeling is a feature of asthma and nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis.
RATIONALE: Increased vascularity and expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) are recognized features of the asthmatic airway. The association of vascular remodeling with airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) is unclear. OBJECTIVE: To assess vascular remodeling and sputum VEGF concentrati...
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Format: | Journal article |
Idioma: | English |
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2007
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