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Microorganisms and mediator release: A mechanism in respiratory disorders caused by infectious and environmental exposure

  • 1. Histamine release from mast cells, basophils and other cell types
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Christensen, L.H.R., Clementsen, P., Larsen, F.O. et al. Microorganisms and mediator release: A mechanism in respiratory disorders caused by infectious and environmental exposure. Inflamm Res 44 (Suppl 1), S34–S35 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01674383

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