Increased formation of the potent oxidant peroxynitrite in the airways of asthmatic patients is associated with induction of nitric oxide synthase: effect of inhaled glucocorticoid
- 1 August 1998
- journal article
- clinical trial
- Published by Wiley in The FASEB Journal
- Vol. 12 (11) , 929-937
- https://doi.org/10.1096/fasebj.12.11.929
Abstract
Peroxynitrite is a potent oxidant formed by the rapid reaction of the free radicals nitric oxide (NO) and superoxide. It causes airway hyperresponsiveness and airway epithelial damage, enhances inf...Keywords
Funding Information
- Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
- Lung Cancer Research Foundation
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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