Isocyanate-conjugated human lung epithelial cell proteins: A link between exposure and asthma?
Wisnewski A, Lemus R, Karol M, Redlich C. Isocyanate-conjugated human lung epithelial cell proteins: A link between exposure and asthma? Journal Of Allergy And Clinical Immunology 1999, 104: 341-347. PMID: 10452755, DOI: 10.1016/s0091-6749(99)70377-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIsocyanate-induced asthmaHuman lung epithelial cell lineEpithelial cell proteinsLung epithelial cell lineEpithelial cell lineLymphocyte proliferationProliferation of PBMCCell linesAirway inflammationAtopic subjectsNonasthmatic individualsHDI exposureAirway epitheliumImmunostimulatory potentialAsthmaCell proteinsWestern blottingPotential roleProliferationExposureHDI concentrationCross-linking chemicalsCell polypeptidesConjugation patternSubjects