Mediators of Inflammation (Jan 2004)
Effect of influenza vaccinations on immune response and serum eotaxin level in patients with allergic bronchial asthma
Abstract
BACKGROUND: One of the most promising markers of allergic inflammation is eotaxin, which has a selective influence on the migration of eosinophils. Its serum content significantly correlates with the intensity of allergic symptoms, so it might be interesting to know whether vaccination has any influence on serum expression of this chemokine.
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