학술논문
What can be learned about the fibrosis of asthma from rodent models?
Document Type
Editorial
Author
Source
Subject
*ASTHMA
*COLLAGEN
*ALLERGENS
*TRANSFORMING growth factors-beta
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ISSN
0954-7894
Abstract
Editorial. Argues the need of rodent models to learn more about fibrosis of asthma and increased subepithelial fibrosis reflecting collagen deposition. Importance of allergens in allergic disease; Role of mast cells in contributing to fibrosis; Role of TGF-β as a key player in matrix homeostasis.