Studies on the antibacterial effects of statins--in vitro and in vivo.
BACKGROUND: Statin treatment has been associated with a beneficial outcome on respiratory tract infections. In addition, previous in vitro and in vivo experiments have indicated favorable effects of statins in bacterial infections. AIM: The aim of the present study was to elucidate possible antibact...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2011-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3166163?pdf=render |