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RESEARCH BRIEFINGS 07 August 2024 Neural circuit underlying asthma reinforces the lung’s role as a sensory organ Molecular, anatomical and functional evidence point to a multi-nodal neural
circuit that senses allergenic particles in inhaled air and induces exaggerated airway constriction, a hallmark of asthma. This is the first description of a full circuit that starts in the
lung and returns to control lung function. Twitter Facebook Email Access through your institution Buy or subscribe This is a summary of: Su, Y. et al. Brainstem Dbh+ neurons control
allergen-induced airway hyperreactivity. Nature 631, 601–609 (2024).
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