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Study Of Cd14+ And Cd16+ Peripheral Blood Monocytes In Asthmatic Patients, Ahmed A. Sonbol, Laila M. Montaser, Mohammed A. Agha, Mona A. Ibrahim

Menoufia Medical Journal

Objective This study aimed to investigate the enhanced frequencies of CD14⁺⁺ CD16 + peripheral blood monocytes in asthmatic patients. Background CD16 + monocytes are increased in inflammatory conditions. It was reported that CD16 + monocytes can be divided into two subsets with different potential of modulating inflammatory responses: CD14⁺⁺ CD16 + and CD14 + CD16 + monocytes. CD14⁺⁺ CD16 + and CD14 + CD16 + monocyte subsets are quantified in asthmatic patients regarding severity of disease and glucocorticoids treatment options. Patients and methods CD14⁺⁺ CD16 + was examined in 20 cases of completely controlled asthma, 20 …