Expression and function of human hemokinin-1 in human and guinea pig airways

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Human hemokinin-1 (hHK-1) and endokinins are peptides of the tachykinin family encoded by the <it>TAC4 </it>gene. <it>TAC4 </it>and hHK-1 expression as well as effects of hHK-1 in the lung and airways remain h...

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Main Authors: Sage Edouard, Risse Paul-André, Buenestado Amparo, Naline Emmanuel, Grassin-Delyle Stanislas, Advenier Charles, Devillier Philippe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/139