Sequential Evaluation of Serum Monocyte Chemotactic Protein 1 Among Asymptomatic State and Acute Exacerbation and Remission of Asthma in Children

Abstract

In asthma patients, the consistently elevated serum levels of MCP-1 suggest its role in the pathogenesis of bronchial asthma - not only in the chronic inflammatory processes, but also in acute asthma attack exacerbation. These findings suggest a possible role for MCP-1 in the pathogenesis of asthma and a potential role for its use in anti-asthma treatment in the future.