Combined loss of M2 and M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor (mAChR) function in mutant mice increases serotonin airway responsiveness (AR)

J. Fisher, S. Vincent, P. Wannas, J. Wess (Kingston, Canada; Bethesda, United States Of America)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Animal models in respiratory drug development
Session: Animal models in respiratory drug development
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1789
Disease area: Airway diseases

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