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Muscarinic receptor subtype-specific effects on cigarette smoke-induced inflammation in mice.
The European respiratory journal - 1 Dec 2013
Kistemaker Loes E M, Bos I S T, Hylkema Machteld N, Nawijn Martijn C, Hiemstra Pieter S, Wess Jürgen, Meurs Herman, Kerstjens Huib A M, Gosens Reinoud
Abstract excerpt
Cholinergic tone contributes to airflow obstruction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Accordingly, anticholinergics are effective bronchodilators by blocking the muscarinic M3 receptor on airway smooth muscle. Recent evidence indicates that acetylcholine also contributes to airway inflammation. However, which muscarinic receptor subtype(s) regulates this process is unknown. In this study, the contribution...
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