Airway smooth muscle in the pathophysiology and treatment of asthma.
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چکیده
Airway smooth muscle (ASM) plays an integral part in the pathophysiology of asthma. It is responsible for acute bronchoconstriction, which is potentiated by constrictor hyperresponsiveness, impaired relaxation and length adaptation. ASM also contributes to airway remodeling and inflammation in asthma. In light of this, ASM is an important target in the treatment of asthma.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of applied physiology
دوره 114 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013