... expression, but decreased IL-1β-stimulated NGFexpression. NT-3 was not altered by the tested cytokines.Conclusion: Taken together, our data indicate that, in addition to the contractile capacity,HBSMC ... neurones and theneuropeptide content in the airways [15,16], and bothNGF and BDNF may evoke airway hyperreactivity in theairways [12-14]. In this respect, it is interesting to notethat while both ... did thestatistical analysis and participated in writing the manu-script. JG participated in the design of the study and writ-ing the manuscript. AE participated in the design of thestudy....