Free radicals can contribute to muscle contraction and airway constriction in asthma patients. (wellnessnova.com)
The investigators» experiments in mice suggest that the receptors» activation directly aggravates airway constriction and — if the same process is active in people — may be a promising new target for the development of drug therapies. (sciencedaily.com)
They found that stimulation of the G protein - coupled receptor increased airway constriction more than activating the airway smooth muscles alone. (sciencedaily.com)