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Enzymatic modulation of bronchoconstriction, gland secretion, plasma extravasation and cough.

Authors :
Sekizawa K
Source :
The Tohoku journal of experimental medicine [Tohoku J Exp Med] 1994 Apr; Vol. 172 (4), pp. 295-315.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

This review describes novel aspects of enzymes in the pertinent tissues of the airway and those associated with inflammatory cells. These include neutral endopeptidase, histamine N-methyltransferase, mast cell and neutrophil enzymes which have a potentially important role in the modulation of several airway functions such as bronchoconstriction, gland secretion, plasma extravasation and cough. Thus, regulation of enzyme activities in the airways may have new therapeutic implications in inflammatory diseases of airways.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0040-8727
Volume :
172
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Tohoku journal of experimental medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7940521
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1620/tjem.172.295