Progress in cellular mechanisms of rhinovirus infection and asthma acute exacerbation
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4408.2011.04.018
- VernacularTitle:鼻病毒感染与哮喘急性加重的细胞学机制研究进展
- Author:
Yuantao HOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Bronchial asthma;
Rhinovirus;
Inflammatory cells
- From:
International Journal of Pediatrics
2011;38(4):367-369
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways caused by many cells and cellular elements. The mechanisms of asthma are complex. The relationship between virus infection and asthma acute exacerbation has attracted scholars' attention, especially rhinovirus. The mechanisms of asthma acute exacerbation caused by rhinovirus infection involve many cells, cytokines and chemokines. Among them, eosinophils, T lymphocytes, dendritic cells, macrophages and neutrophils play important roles. These mechanisms are important for effective prevention and treatment of asthma.
