Characterization of a high TNF-α phenotype in children with moderate-to-severe asthma.

Brown, Sheena D; Brown, Lou Ann; Stephenson, Susan; Dodds, Jennifer C; Douglas, Shaneka L; Qu, Hongyan; Fitzpatrick, Anne M · J Allergy Clin Immunol · 2015

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Abstract

Systemic TNF-α expression is increased in a subset of children with moderate-to-severe asthma despite aggressive corticosteroid treatment and is associated with poor asthma control. Phenotypic-directed TNF-α inhibition may be of benefit in some asthmatic children.

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