Macrophage Phagocytosis and Allergen Avoidance in Children With Asthma

• Главные авторы: Neeta Kulkarni (Автор), Ahmad Kantar (Автор), Silvia Costella (Автор), Vincenzo Ragazzo (Автор), Giorgio Piacentini (Автор), Attilio Boner (Автор), Christopher O'Callaghan (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: Frontiers Media S.A., 2018-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background and Objective: Airway macrophages perform the crucial functions of presenting antigens, clearing pathogens, and apoptotic cells. Macrophage phagocytosis is increased in adults with mild asthma and allergen exposure is known to activate macrophages. However, it is not clear whether the mec...