Modulation of lung inflammation by vessel dilator in a mouse model of allergic asthma

Modulation of lung inflammation by vessel dilator in a mouse model of allergic asthma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and its receptor, NPRA, have been extensively studied in terms of cardiovascular effects. We have found that the ANP-NPRA signaling pathway is also involved in airway allergic inflammation and asthma....

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Main Authors: Cormier Stephania A, Giaimo Joseph D, Ahlert Terry A, Hellermann Gary, Chen Dongqing, Kong Xiaoyuan, Xu Weidong, Wang Xiaoqin, Li Xu, Lockey Richard F, Mohapatra Subhra, Mohapatra Shyam S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/66

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