β2-Adrenergic Receptor-Mediated Histamine H1 Receptor Down-Regulation: Another Possible Advantage of β2 Agonists in Asthmatic Therapy
To clarify heterologous regulation of a receptor is important in considering medication. Histamine constricts the airway smooth muscle through the action to the H1 receptor (H1R), which contributes to asthma. β2-Adrenergic receptor (β2R) agonists are widely used in asthmatic therapy for their bronch...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2004-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pharmacological Sciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861319324818 |