title: Immunological agents in the respiratory tract: their role in homeostasis and immunopathogenesis of some morbid conditions of the airways.
abstract: Some immunological agents, which are expected to interfere with homeostasis and immunopathogenesis of some morbid conditions of the airways, have been reviewed. Attention was focused on some immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, IgE) and other immunoeffectors such as alveolar macrophages, eosinophils, lymphocyte subsets, interleukins. Other substances, which prospective relation with immunity has been lately highlighted, were considered as well (fibronectin, neuropeptides). The possible pathological role of these immunoeffectors has been discussed.
authors.affiliation: Istituto Sieroterapico Milanese S. Belfanti - Divisione Scientifica, Milano.
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Tassi
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Valcurone
mesh_terms: D004804:Eosinophils / Q000276:immunology; D006706:Homeostasis; D006801:Humans; D008264:Macrophages / Q000276:immunology; D009479:Neuropeptides / Q000276:immunology; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000276:immunology*; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000276:immunology*
chemical_list: D009479:Neuropeptides