Interleukin-5 modulates interleukin-8 secretion in eosinophilic inflammation

Interleukin-5 modulates interleukin-8 secretion in eosinophilic inflammation

Serum and BALF (bronchoalveolar lavage fluid) IL-8 levels and serum levels were investigated in Tox ocara canis infected guinea-pigs and the role of IL-5 as a modulator of cytokine secretion was studied. Serum levels increased early in infected animals, exceeding control levels 4 h after infection,...

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Main Authors: L. H. Faccioli, A. I. Medeiros, A. Malheiro, R. C. L. R. Pietro, A. Januário, B. B. Vargaftig
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 1998-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Subjects:
Interleukins
Eosinophils
Inflammation
Toxocara canis .
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09629359891379
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