Aspergillus fumigatus alkaline protease 1 (Alp1/Asp f13) in the airways correlates with asthma severity.
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Abstract
A fungal protease (Alp1/<i>Asp f13</i>) from <i>Aspergillus fumigatus</i> was detected in the airways of subjects with asthma but not controls, which correlated strongly with disease severity, respiratory dysfunction, and steroid use.
Medical subject headings
- Aspergillus fumigatus
- Asthma
- Bacterial Proteins
- Endopeptidases