cockroach allergen

Airway epithelial cells are among the first to encounter inhaled allergens and can initiate allergic responses by producing pro… Expand

BACKGROUND Cockroach and mouse allergens have both been implicated as causes in inner-city asthma morbidity in multicenter… Expand

BackgroundWhile glucocorticoids are currently the most effective therapy for asthma, associated side effects limit enthusiasm for… Expand

Our laboratory and others have shown an important role of metalloelastase (MMP-12) in the pathogenesis of acute and chronic lung… Expand

Severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection has a significant impact on airway function and may induce or exacerbate the… Expand

Peribronchial inflammation contributes to the pathophysiology of allergic asthma. In many vascular beds, adhesive interactions… Expand

A BSTRACT Background It has been hypothesized that asthma-related health problems are most severe among children in inner-city… Expand

The increase in inner-city asthma among children appears to be due to allergic responses to several allergens. Recent studies… Expand

BACKGROUND It has been hypothesized that asthma-related health problems are most severe among children in inner-city areas who… Expand

Bronchial asthma with cockroach hypersensitivity is prevalent among urban asthmatic populations. To elucidate characteristics of… Expand