Analysis of airway mucin concentration in patients with pulmonary eosinophilia

Conclusions: The composition of the airway secreted mucins MUC5AC and MUC5B in PE patients was altered, which may be involved in the pathogenesis of eosinophilic airway inflammation, especially with asthma.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Takeyama, K., Akaba, T., Kurokawa, A., Arimura, K., Kondo, M., Tagaya, E. Tags: Allergy and immunology Source Type: research