Ghrelin therapy improves lung and cardiovascular function in experimental emphysema

Ghrelin therapy improves lung and cardiovascular function in experimental emphysema

Abstract Background Emphysema is a progressive disease characterized by irreversible airspace enlargement followed by a decline in lung function. It also causes extrapulmonary effects, such as loss of body mass and cor pulmonale, which are associated with shorter survival and worse clinical outcomes...

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Main Authors: Nazareth de Novaes Rocha, Milena Vasconcellos de Oliveira, Cássia Lisboa Braga, Gabriela Guimarães, Lígia de Albuquerque Maia, Gisele de Araújo Padilha, Johnatas Dutra Silva, Christina Maeda Takiya, Vera Luiza Capelozzi, Pedro Leme Silva, Patricia Rieken Macedo Rocco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Experimental emphysema
Ghrelin therapy
Lung inflammation
Lung remodelling
Lung function
Cardiac function
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-017-0668-9

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