Pro-inflammatory mechanisms of muscarinic receptor stimulation in airway smooth muscle

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Acetylcholine, the primary parasympathetic neurotransmitter in the airways, plays an important role in bronchoconstriction and mucus production. Recently, it has been shown that acetylcholine, by acting on muscarinic receptors, is al...

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Main Authors: Zuyderduyn Suzanne, Hiemstra Pieter S, Rieks Daniëlle, Nanninga Janke E, Kolahian Saeed, Oenema Tjitske A, Halayko Andrew J, Meurs Herman, Gosens Reinoud
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/130