Bronchial Vascular Remodeling in Asthma and COPD (Lung Biology in Health and Disease)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Informa Healthcare
Published: August 4, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 233
ISBN-13: 9780824729813
Subjects: Respiratory medicine; Medical; Medical / Nursing; Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine; Medical / Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine; Allied Health Services - Respiratory Therapy; Asthma; Chemotherapy; Diseases, Obstructive; Lungs; drug therapy
Description: "Discussing the strength and efficacy of current pharmacotherapies, as well as the potential impact of novel therapeutic approaches, this source provides an overview of the development of the bronchial circulation ... analyzes experimental approaches for measuring blood flow ... contains in-depth discussions of factors modulating angiogenesis, such as growth factors and chemokines ... includes a detailed description of vascular remodeling in asthma, COPD, and pulmonary hypertension ... studies the effects of angiogenic factors on skeletal muscle ... and examines potential therapeutic interventions for vascular remodeling in asthma and COPD."--BOOK JACKET.