T cells, macrophages and platelets in asthma

Palma-Carlos, A.G.; Palma-Carlos, M.L.; Santos, M.C.; Simoes, M.H.; de Sousa, J.R.

Allergie et Immunologie 23(6): 234-238

1991


ISSN/ISBN: 0397-9148
PMID: 1878139
Document Number: 381682
The role of T cells, macrophages and platelets in asthma is discussed. Peripheric T cell populations are normal as well in atopic as in non atopic. Macrophages can release histamine releasing factors and PAF in presence of allergens. Platelets stimulated by contact with allergens or PAF decreased the aggregation pattern induced by common inducers. These data show that different cells can play a role in the inflammatory process in asthma.

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