The risk of cancer is higher in patients with asthma compared to those with allergic rhinitis
for many types of cancer, except for certain cancers where a contrasting pattern is observed …

The transforming growth factor‐β (TGF‐β) superfamily is a family of structurally related
proteins that includes TGF‐β, activins/inhibins, and bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs) …

Concomitant dramatic increase in prevalence of allergic and metabolic diseases is part of a
modern epidemic afflicting technologically advanced societies. While clinical evidence …

Introduction TGF-β is an important mediator of pulmonary allergic inflammation, and it has
been recently reported to be a potential inhibitor of lung tumor progression. The correlation …

The reasons behind the onset and continuation of chronic inflammation in individuals with
severe allergies are still not understood. Earlier findings indicated that there is a connection …

There is increasing evidence that the metabolic status of T cells and macrophages is
associated with severe phenotypes of chronic inflammation, including allergic inflammation …

Abstract Background Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder with
evidence of lichenification in later stages. There is mounting evidence supporting the role of …

Background TGF-β and its receptors play a crucial role in asthma pathogenesis, bronchial
hyperreactivity, and bronchial remodeling. Expression of isoforms 1–3 of TGFβ cytokine is …

Type I allergies are pathological, type 2 inflammatory immune responses against otherwise
harmless environmental allergens that arise from complex interactions between different …

Background TGF-β has been postulated to play an important role in the maintenance of
epithelial homeostasis and the development of epithelium-derived cancers. However, most …