Relaxant effects of the Rho-kinase inhibitor Y-27632 in airway smooth muscle

R. G. Goldie, R. J. Betts, A. C. D‘Aprile, K. J. Wills, T. S. Mann, L. B. Fernandes, P. J. Henry (Perth, Australia; London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Novel drugs under development for the treatment of respiratory diseases
Session: Novel drugs under development for the treatment of respiratory diseases
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2558
Disease area: Airway diseases

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