Dexamethasone accelerates catabolism of leukotriene C4 in bronchial epithelial cells

Zaitsu M., Hamasaki Y., Tsuji K., Matsuo M., Fujita I., Aoki Y., Ishii E., Kohashi O.

Source: Eur Respir J 2003; 22: 35-42
Journal Issue: July
Disease area: Airway diseases

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