Characterisation of a modified, superfused organ bath system to study the pharmacology of airway smooth muscle relaxants

C. Shepherd, T. J. Stroud, C. Perros-Huguet (Sandwich, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Fundamental research in developing new drugs
Session: Fundamental research in developing new drugs
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 725
Disease area: Airway diseases

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