Dual inhibition of thromboxane synthase and 5-lipoxygenase, potentially significant mechanism for the treatment of asthma

Y. Kawahara, A. Tanaka, M. Iino, T. Komatsu (Tokyo, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Experimental and clinical models in immuno-pharmacology
Session: Experimental and clinical models in immuno-pharmacology
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1784
Disease area: Airway diseases

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