Abstract
Maspin secretion from bronchial epithelial cells is substantially elevated by mechanical compression and in BAL fluid of patients with asthma following an allergen challenge, suggesting a potential role of maspin in asthma pathophysiology.
MeSH terms
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Airway Remodeling / immunology*
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Allergens / immunology
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Animals
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Asthma / immunology*
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Asthma / physiopathology
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Cells, Cultured
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Humans
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Mice
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Physical Stimulation
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Respiratory Mucosa / immunology*
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Respiratory Mucosa / metabolism
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Serpins / immunology*
Substances
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Allergens
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SERPIN-B5
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Serpins