Effect of montelukast on platelet activating factor- and tachykinin induced mucus secretion in the rat

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Platelet activating factor and tachykinins (substance P, neurokinin A, neurokinin B) are important mediators contributing to increased airway secretion in the context of different types of respiratory diseases including acute and chr...

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Main Authors: Groneberg David A, Staats Petra, Schmidt Rene, Wagner Ulrich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-02-01
Series:Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.occup-med.com/content/3/1/5