Identification of the prostanoid receptor mediating PGE2-induced cough

Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) may provide a novel therapy for the treatment of inflammatory airway diseases as it has been shown to confer both bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory activity in asthmatic subjects. However, PGE2 can cause irritancy of the upper airway resulting in a reflex cough. The aim of...

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Main Author: Maher, Ann
Other Authors: Belvisi, Maria ; Birrell, Mark
Published: Imperial College London 2009
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.513462