TNF-α Dysregulation in Asthma: Relationship to Ongoing Corticosteroid Therapy
oleh: Susan Waserman, Jerry Dolovich, Mary Conway, Jean S Marshall
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Wiley 2000-01-01 |
Deskripsi
BACKGROUND: Tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) is a major proinflammatory cytokine that is thought to be important in the pathogenesis of asthma. However, alterations in systemic regulation of this cytokine in asthma have not been examined in the context of corticosteroid therapy.