A chemoattractant protein called "eotaxin" is capable of attracting eosinophils and of inducing eosinophil accumulation and/or activation in vitro and in vivo. Various types of agents that inhibit or otherwise hinder the production, release or activity of eotaxin may be used therapeutically in the treatment of asthma and other inflammatory diseases.

Une protéine chemoattractant appelée l'"eotaxin" est capable d'attirer des eosinophils et d'induire l'accumulation et/ou l'activation éosinophiles in vitro et in vivo. Les divers types d'agents qui empêchent ou autrement gênent la production, le dégagement ou l'activité de l'eotaxin peuvent être employés thérapeutiquement dans le traitement de l'asthme et d'autres maladies inflammatoires.

 
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