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Ciprandi, Giorgio, Cuppari, Caterina, Salpietro, Anna Maria, Tosca, Maria Angela, Rigoli, Luciana, Grasso, Luisa, La Rosa, Mario, Marseglia, Gian Luigi, del Giudice, Michele Miraglia, Salpietro, Carmelo |
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International Archives of Allergy & Immunology; Sep2012, Vol. 159 Issue 2, p183-186, 4p, 3 Graphs |
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Background: Recently, Th17 cells have been found to participate in the pathogenesis of allergic asthma. IL-23 is a cytokine that may be implicated in modulating Th17 response. This study aimed at evaluating IL-23 and relating it to lung function in asthmatic children. Methods: Seventy-eight asthmatic children and 40 healthy children were evaluated. Spirometry and serum IL-23 measurement (ELISA kit) were performed in all asthmatic children. Results: IL-23 levels were higher in asthmatic than in healthy children (p < 0.001). There was a strong inverse relationship between FEV1 and IL-23 (r = -0.787). Conclusions: This preliminary study suggests that serum IL-23 could be a suitable marker of bronchial function impairment in allergic asthmatic children. Copyright © 2012 S. Karger AG, Basel [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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