Airways Smooth Muscle: Neurotransmitters, Amines, Lipid Mediators and Signal Transduction, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995 Respiratory Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy Series

A description of current theories concerning the pharmological control of airways smooth muscle tone. Particular emphasis is given to expression and distribution of receptors that are activated by classical neurotransmitters, lipid mediators and amines.

1. Adrenaline and Noradrenaline.- 2. Acetylcholine.- 3. Histamine.- 4. 5-Hydroxytryptamine.- 5. Prostanoids.- 6. Leukotrienes.- 7. Platelet-Activating Factor.- 8. Purines.- 9. GABA and Benzodiazepines.- 10. Glucocorticoids.