Clinical Use of β2-adrenergic Receptor Agonists Based on Their Intrinsic Efficacy

Clinical Use of β2-adrenergic Receptor Agonists Based on Their Intrinsic Efficacy

Clinical choice of β2-adrenergic receptor agonists (β2-agonists) is based on the parameter of receptor selectivity, potency, and duration of action. The guidelines for asthma management describe nothing about intrinsic efficacy concerning the use of β2-agonists. Since intrinsic efficacy refers to th...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hiroaki Kume
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2005-01-01
Series:Allergology International
Subjects:
airway smooth muscle
bronchial asthma
desensitization
Gs
long-acting β2-agonists
Rho
β2-adrenergic receptors
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1323893015310108

Internet

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1323893015310108

Similar Items