Prolonged activity where it matters - the reversible esterfication of budesonide improves its topical anti-inflammatory efficacy and selectivity in the airways

A. Miller-Larsson, S. Edsbäcker, R. Brattsand (Lund, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Asthma
Session: Asthma
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 262
Disease area: Airway diseases

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