Lipopolysaccharide binding protein potentiates airway reactivity in a murine model of allergic asthma.
Authors:Strohmeier GR, Walsh JH, Klings ES, Farber HW, Cruikshank WW, Center DM, Fenton MJ
Journal:J Immunol
PubMed ID:11160257
'The development of allergic asthma is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Epidemiologic data often show no clear relationship between the levels of allergen and clinical symptoms. Recent data suggest that bacterial LPS may be a risk factor related to asthma severity. Airborne LPS is typically present at levels ... More