Impact of Statins on Gene Expression in Human Lung Tissues.

Statins are 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitors that alter the synthesis of cholesterol. Some studies have shown a significant association of statins with improved respiratory health outcomes of patients with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer. Here...

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Main Authors: Jérôme Lane, Stephan F van Eeden, Ma'en Obeidat, Don D Sin, Scott J Tebbutt, Wim Timens, Dirkje S Postma, Michel Laviolette, Peter D Paré, Yohan Bossé
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4633125?pdf=render