Beraprost, a stable analog of prostacyclin, enhances cough reflex sensitivity to capsaicin in bronchitic patients.

Volume: 40, Issue: 10, Pages: 495 - 499
Published: Nov 4, 2014
Abstract
Aims: Inflammatory mediators are involved in the pathophysiology of neutrophilic bronchial disorders presenting with chronic productive cough. Accumulating evidence indicates that prostanoids are key elements in the pathophysiology of these disorders. However, little is known about the role of prostacyclin in neutrophilic bronchial inflammation. Methods: The effect of beraprost, a chemically and biologically stable analog of prostacyclin, on...
Paper Details
Title
Beraprost, a stable analog of prostacyclin, enhances cough reflex sensitivity to capsaicin in bronchitic patients.
Published Date
Nov 4, 2014
Volume
40
Issue
10
Pages
495 - 499
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