Modulation of cholinergic contractions of airway smooth muscle by cathinone: potential beneficial effects in airway diseases

Freund-Michel V. C., Birrell M. A., Patel H. J., Murray-Lyon I. M., Belvisi M. G.

Source: Eur Respir J 2008; 32: 579-584
Journal Issue: September
Disease area: Airway diseases

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