Neuropeptides in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cystic fibrosis
Abstract The nervous system mediates key airway protective behaviors, including cough, mucus secretion, and airway smooth muscle contraction. Thus, its involvement and potential involvement in several airway diseases has become increasingly recognized. In the current review, we focus on the contribu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-08-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-018-0846-4 |