The relationship of inflammatory cytokines with asthma and obesity
CLINICAL AND INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE, vol.31, no.6, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 31 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2008
- Journal Name: CLINICAL AND INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objectives: Obesity is considered a risk factor for asthma. However, the mechanism that connects the two is not well understood. In this study we investigated the relationship between inflammatory cytokines and acute phase reactants in obesity, and asthma.