Alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone potentially inhibits basophil activation, indicating a novel function of this neuropeptide in airway allergy

U. Raap, M. Gehring, T. Luger, A. Kapp, M. Böhm (Hannover, Muenster, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Mechanisms of allergic inflammation of the airways
Session: Mechanisms of allergic inflammation of the airways
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1401
Disease area: Airway diseases

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