Browsing Dissertations by Author "Van Scott, Michael"
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Circadian activation of mast cells mediates the nocturnal response in allergic asthma
Wang, Xiaojia (East Carolina University, 2010)Circadian rhythm is a conserved physiological feature of most organisms. Nocturnal symptoms are a common feature of allergic asthma in humans. Patients with nocturnal asthma show circadian variation of their pulmonary ...