High molecular weight preparations of hyaluronic acid protect asthmatics from challenge-induced bronchoconstriction, while a low molecucular weight preparation does not

L. Allegra, T. Cappelletti, S. Della Patrona, V. Fasano, G. Petrigni (Milan, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - New drugs for asthma
Session: New drugs for asthma
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2961
Disease area: Airway diseases

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L. Allegra, T. Cappelletti, S. Della Patrona, V. Fasano, G. Petrigni (Milan, Italy). High molecular weight preparations of hyaluronic acid protect asthmatics from challenge-induced bronchoconstriction, while a low molecucular weight preparation does not. Eur Respir J 2007; 30: Suppl. 51, 2961

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