Molecular mechanisms of defective eosinophil apoptosis in diseases associated with eosinophilia

被引:21
作者
Simon, HU
机构
[1] Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), University of Zurich, Davos
关键词
apoptosis; cytokines; eosinophils; fas; inflammation; signal transduction;
D O I
10.1159/000237548
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学];
学科分类号
100102 ;
摘要
Apoptosis is a necessary process to maintain correct cell numbers in a multicellular organism. Defects in this process may contribute to the pathogenesis of a number of human diseases. We have suggested that inhibition of apoptosis in eosinophils by cytokines such as IL-5 and GM-CSF may play an important role in the pathogenesis of allergic disorders. Here, we review our recent progress in understanding the processes regulating eosinophil apoptosis.
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页码:206 / 208
页数:3
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