Acute lung inflammation and ventilator-induced lung injury caused by ATP via the P2Y receptors: an experimental study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Extracellular adenosine 5'-triphosphate (ATP) is an endogenous signaling molecule involved in multiple biological phenomena, including inflammation. The effects of extracellular ATP in the lung have not been fully clarified. Thi...

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Main Authors: Shime Nobuaki, Mizuta Mitsuhiko, Beppu Satoru, Ueno Hiroshi, Hashimoto Soshi, Amaya Fumimasa, Matsuyama Hiroki, Ishizaka Akitoshi, Hashimoto Satoru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-12-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/9/1/79