| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4125464 | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
AMCase and ChT may be important mediators in the pathogenesis of nasal polyps. Nasal polyps appear to have elevated levels of chitinases, and the presence or growth of chitin-containing pathogens might enhance chitinase expression, resulting in nasal polyp formation and growth in susceptible individuals.
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Authors
Seong Kook MD, PhD, Hong Wook MD, Kyung Wook MD, Dae Young MD, PhD, Hyun-Kyung MD, PhD,