Induction of arginase by exposure to air pollution exacerbates the airways symptoms in murine models of asthma

M. L. North, H. Amatullah, N. Khanna, B. Urch, H. Grasemann, F. Silverman, J. A. Scott (Toronto, Canada)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Causal factors and mechanisms of outdoor air pollution and nanoparticulates
Session: Causal factors and mechanisms of outdoor air pollution and nanoparticulates
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 433
Disease area: Airway diseases

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