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ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
SUBMITTER: Aram Ben Vroling
PROVIDER: E-GEOD-9150 | biostudies-arrayexpress |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress
American journal of respiratory cell and molecular biology 20070927 3
Nasal epithelial cells form the outermost protective layer against environmental factors. However, this defense is not just physical; it has been shown that epithelial cells respond by the production of inflammatory mediators that may affect local immune responses. In this research we set out to characterize potential differences between the responses of nasal epithelium from healthy and allergic individuals to house dust mite (HDM) allergen. These differences will help us to define local mechan ...[more]