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[Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors: a new target in treatment of COPD].

Authors :
Michels G
Erdmann E
Pfister R
Source :
Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) [Dtsch Med Wochenschr] 2011 Nov; Vol. 136 (44), pp. 2267-70. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Oct 25.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Roflumilast is a new drug with innovative pharmacodynamic properties for use in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). By selective inhibition of phosphodiesterase-4 roflumilast targets inflammatory processes in COPD, with beneficial effects on smoking-induced bronchial inflammation, fibrotic remodeling, mucociliary malfunction and oxidative stress.<br /> (© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.)

Details

Language :
German
ISSN :
1439-4413
Volume :
136
Issue :
44
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22028292
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0031-1292040