Adrenomedullin in inflammatory process associated with experimental pulmonary fibrosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Adrenomedullin (AM), a 52-amino acid ringed-structure peptide with C-terminal amidation, was originally isolated from human pheochromocytoma. AM are widely distributed in various tissues and acts as a local vasoactive hormone in vari...

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Main Authors: Bramanti Placido, Mazzon Emanuela, Galuppo Maria, Talero Elena, Di Paola Rosanna, Motilva Virginia, Cuzzocrea Salvatore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/41