Evidence that the endothelin A receptor can enhance IgE-dependent anaphylaxis in mice.

Metz, Martin; Schäfer, Beatrix; Tsai, Mindy; Maurer, Marcus; Galli, Stephen J · J Allergy Clin Immunol · 2011

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Endothelin-1 has been implicated in inflammatory disorders including allergic responses. Here, we present evidence in mice that endothelin-1 may act via ET<sub>A</sub> to increase mast cell degranulation and thus exacerbate clinical features of anaphylaxis.

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