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Study uncovers new clues about overproduction of mucus in asthma and COPD
Medical News Today When exposed to the trigger protein CLCA1 (red), human cells begin to express the chloride ion channel TMEM16A (green) on their surface – an interaction researchers believe may be responsible for overproduction of mucus in asthma and COPD. Study sheds new light on asthma, COPD |
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Mucus Proteins May Control Asthma
Bioscience Technology Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell meant to attack parasites, but when too many of them get activated in tissues they can worsen asthma, allergies, eczema and other chronic diseases. Northwestern Medicine scientists have revealed that sugars on … |
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Asthma – Mucus
Lodi News-Sentinel Brothers Andrew Bergstresser, left, 6, and Aiden Bergstresser, 6, learn what lungs are like when they become filled with mucus due to an asthma attack during the Asthmalogy event at the World of Wonders science museum on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. |
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Drugs That Limit Excess Mucus Could Save Lives
RedOrbit “There is good evidence that what kills people with severe COPD or asthma is mucus obstructing the airway,” says Michael J. Holtzman, MD, the Selma and Herman Seldin Professor of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. |
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Drugs Limiting Excess Mucus Could Save Lives
Patch.com “There is good evidence that what kills people with severe COPD or asthma is mucus obstructing the airway,” said Michael J. Holtzman, MD, the Selma and Herman Seldin Professor of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. |
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