Asthma: recent advances

被引:50
作者
Marone, G [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Naples, Fac Med, Div Clin Immunol & Allergy, I-80131 Naples, Italy
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IMMUNOLOGY TODAY | 1998年 / 19卷 / 01期
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10.1016/S0167-5699(97)01187-0
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R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
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100102 ;
摘要
Asthma represents an increasing source of morbidity and significant mortality in westernized societies. A recent meeting* discussed progress in understanding the genetic, molecular and immunological basis of this allergic disorder.
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