Theophylline at the therapeutic concentrations abrogate decreased smad7 expression in cultured smooth muscle cells stimulated with LTD4 and EGF

M. Ota, H. Sagara, T. Okada, K. Akimoto, N. Fueki, K. Sugiyama, T. Fukuda (Mibu, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Regulation of immunological and inflammatory reactions in asthma and COPD
Session: Regulation of immunological and inflammatory reactions in asthma and COPD
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 291
Disease area: Airway diseases

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