Macrophage Phagocytosis and Allergen Avoidance in Children With Asthma

• Main Authors: Neeta Kulkarni (Author), Ahmad Kantar (Author), Silvia Costella (Author), Vincenzo Ragazzo (Author), Giorgio Piacentini (Author), Attilio Boner (Author), Christopher O'Callaghan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2018-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...