The Pivotal Role of Airway Smooth Muscle in Asthma Pathophysiology

The Pivotal Role of Airway Smooth Muscle in Asthma Pathophysiology

Asthma is characterized by the association of airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR), inflammation, and remodelling. The aim of the present article is to review the pivotal role of airway smooth muscle (ASM) in the pathophysiology of asthma. ASM is the main effector of AHR. The mechanisms of AHR in asthma...

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Main Authors: Ozier, Annaïg, Allard, Benoit, Bara, Imane, Girodet, Pierre-Olivier, Trian, Thomas, Marthan, Roger, Berger, Patrick
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3246780/

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