Allergic inflammation does not impact chemical-induced carcinogenesis in the lungs of mice

• Main Authors: Doris, Konstantinos, Karabela, Sophia P, Kairi, Chrysoula, Simoes, Davina CM, Roussos, Charis, Zakynthinos, Spyros G, Kalomenidis, Ioannis, Blackwell, Timothy S, Stathopoulos, Georgios T
• Other Authors: Doris, Κωνσταντίνος
• Format: Journal (paper)
• Language: English
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: Allergic inflammation; Lung carcinogenesis; Αλλεργική φλεγμονή; Πνευμονική καρκινογένεση

Although the relationship between allergic inflammation and lung carcinogenesis is not clearly defined, several reports suggest an increased incidence of lung cancer in patients with asthma. We aimed at determining the functional impact of allergic inflammation on chemical carcinogenesis in the lung...