| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2904103 | Chest | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Airway smooth muscle (ASM) plays a central role in regulating bronchomotor tone in patients with asthma. New evidence, however, suggests that ASM may also orchestrate and perpetuate airway inflammation by promoting the recruitment, activation, and trafficking of inflammatory cells in the airways. This review addresses the immunomodulatory function of ASM and highlights how such function may have therapeutic implications in the management of asthma.
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Authors
Omar Tliba, Yassine Amrani, Reynold A. Panettieri Jr,