Abstract
Recent studies have implicated a role for tumour necrosis factor-α (TNFα) in the development of the asthmatic reaction. In this study, we examined the influence of TNFα on isotonic contraction of tracheal smooth muscle of the guinea-pig in vitro in response to methacholine. Tracheal rings were incubated with recombinant human (rh)TNFα (3x10
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 45-49 |
Journal | European Respiratory Journal |
Volume | 12 |
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Publication status | Published - 1998 |