Pharmacological actions of statins: potential utility in COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterised by minimally reversible airflow limitation and features of systemic inflammation. Current therapies for COPD have been shown to reduce symptoms and infective exacerbations and to improve quality of life. However, these drugs have little e...

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Main Authors: T. E. Eaton, R. Hopkins, R. P. Young
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2009-12-01
Series:European Respiratory Review
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Online Access:http://err.ersjournals.com/cgi/content/full/18/114/222