Sputum Mast Cell Markers Reflect Invasive Measures and Represent a Noninvasive Biologic Marker of Asthma Control and Severity

Sputum from 6 NC, 13 mild/moderate asthmatics (MMA) (10 on inhaled corticosteroids) and 15 SA was evaluated for the MC markers, tryptase and carboxypeptidase A3 (CPA3), by quantitative real-time-PCR.

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2011-02, Vol.127 (2), p.AB131-AB131
Main Authors: Fajt, M.L, Balzar, S, Alcorn, J.F, Trudeau, J.B, Wenzel, S.E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allergy and Immunology
Asthma
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Summary:Sputum from 6 NC, 13 mild/moderate asthmatics (MMA) (10 on inhaled corticosteroids) and 15 SA was evaluated for the MC markers, tryptase and carboxypeptidase A3 (CPA3), by quantitative real-time-PCR.
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2010.12.521