TLR5 Activation Exacerbates Airway Inflammation in Asthma

ConclusionTogether, our results reveal a novel genetic protective factor (TLR5 deficiency) and a novel environmental pollutant (microbial flagellin) that influence asthma severity. (Clinical trials NCT01688986 and NCT01087307).

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Source: Lung - February 13, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research