Protein associated with allergic response causes airway changes in asthma patients
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 15:30
in Health & Medicine
Changes that occur in the airways of asthma patients are in part caused by the naturally occurring protein interleukin-13 (IL-13) which stimulates invasion of airway cells called fibroblasts, according to a new study. The study is the latest effort by researchers to better understand the processes that are involved in airway remodeling that can cause breathing difficulties in patients with asthma.