Effect of an Inhaled Corticosteroid on Airway Gene Expression in Asthma
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2005-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether an inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone)
alters the expression of any gene expressed in the lining of the airways of asthmatics. The
study uses high density gene chips which allow the study investigators to measures all gene
in the human genome. We hypothesize that this approach will identify novel genes that are
affected by steroids in asthmatics.