The PDE4 inhibitor roflumilast N-oxide partly restored cigarette smoke (CS)-induced tight junction disassembly in human airway epithelial cells (Calu-3) – role of MAPK

L. Petecchia, C. Usai, L. Varesio, S. De Flora, A. Camoirano, G. A. Rossi (Genoa, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Basic science in asthma and COPD II
Session: Basic science in asthma and COPD II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1985
Disease area: Airway diseases

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