Affect Human Response To Endotoxin

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Source: University Of Iowa

Date:

1999-09-08

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1999/09/990908074434.htm

Iowa Study Suggests Genetics And Gender Affect Human Response To

Endotoxin

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Endotoxin -- a common contaminant of agricultural

dust, air pollution and household dust -- causes or exacerbates

asthma and other lung problems in some, but not all, people with

respiratory conditions. A recent University of Iowa Health Care

study provides evidence that when it comes to healthy individuals,

pulmonary responses to endotoxin can also differ markedly, yet

consistently.

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