Aspergillus fumigatus alkaline protease 1 (Alp1/Asp f13) in the airways correlates with asthma severity

A fungal protease (Alp1/Asp f13) from Aspergillus fumigatus was detected in the airways of subjects with asthma but not controls, which correlated strongly with disease severity, respiratory dysfunction, and steroid use.

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