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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-09-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/130 |