Role and mechanisms of eosinophil apoptosis in atopic dermatitis

Reactive Oxygen Species as Mediators in Asthma

“…[101][102][103][104] Antioxidants and enhancers of cellular antioxidant defences are able to Several studies have shown that cells isolated from the broncho-alveolar lavage (BAL) fluid of asthmatic inhibit apoptosis of these cells. 102,104,105 Exposure to subjects spontaneously generate more ROS after allerExhaled pentane levels are elevated during acute asthma and decrease to control levels once the acute gen provocation in vivo. 117,118 Also, nocturnal worsening of asthma is associated with a significant asthmatic episodes subsides.…”