Relaxant effect of crocus sativus (saffron) on guinea pig tracheal chains and its possible mechanism(s)

E. Assadpour, M. H. Boskabady, M. R. Aslani (Mashhad, Islamic Republic Of Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Airway smooth muscle cells and fibroblasts: cell biology
Session: Airway smooth muscle cells and fibroblasts: cell biology
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 757
Disease area: Airway diseases

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