| Front | In asthmatic individuals, reexposure to an allergen leads to an IgE-mediated activation of mast cells. What occurs in the late phase of this reaction? |
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| Back | Inflammation, especially major basic protein derived from eosinophils, damages cells and perpetuates bronchoconstriction. |
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