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  #1

which of the followinf is responsible for damage to the epithelim in athmatic?
a)heparin
b)leukotrien C4
c)major basic protein
d)NADPH oxidase
e)platlet activating factor

  #2

I guess-b

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  #3

C. MBP released by eosinophils cause damage


leukotrirens---brocnoconricter ,,incresed vascular permeabitliyand mucosal swelling


Edited by reet on 02/07/06 - 07:21 PM

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  #4

well what i know is that MBP(from eosinophils) kill helminths..but does it damages the epithelium in asthma too???

  #5

YES,, druas.. major baic proteinin eosinophils is CATIONIC protein that damage epithelial cells

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  #6

thx

  #7

hey reet is MBP mentioned in kaplan immunology?







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