Predominant T<sub>H2</sub>-like Bronchoalveolar T-Lymphocyte Population in Atopic Asthma

S. Robinson, Douglas; Hamid, Qutayba; Ying, Sun; Tsicopoulos, Anne; Barkans, J; Bentley, Andrew; J. Corrigan, Christopher; R. Durham, Stephen; Kay, A.B.

doi:10.1056/nejm199201303260504

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Predominant T<sub>H2</sub>-like Bronchoalveolar T-Lymphocyte Population in Atopic Asthma

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Authors:

Douglas S. Robinson

Qutayba Hamid

Sun Ying

Abstract

BACKGROUND: In atopic asthma, activated T helper lymphocytes are present in bronchial-biopsy specimens and bronchoalveolar-lavage (BAL) fluid, and their production of cytokines may be important in the pathogenesis of this disorder. Different patterns of cytokine release are characteristic of certain...

Subject

In situ hybridization

Bronchoalveolar lavage

Immunology

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