Pioglitazone is as effective as dexamethasone in a cockroach allergen-induced murine model of asthma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>While glucocorticoids are currently the most effective therapy for asthma, associated side effects limit enthusiasm for their use. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ (PPAR-γ) activators include the synthetic thiazolidinedio...

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Main Authors: Lukacs Nicholas W, Standiford Theodore J, Berlin Aaron A, Smith Monica R, Ranga Rajesh, Narala Venkata R, Reddy Raju C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-12-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/8/1/90