Bronchial Vascular Remodeling in Asthma and COPD (Lung Biology in Health and Disease)

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.

subjects: Obstructive Diseases,  Asthma,  Angiogenesis Modulating Agents,  Lungs,  Drug effects,  Skeletal Muscle,  Pulmonary Circulation,  Lung,  Drug therapy,  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease,  Chemotherapy,  Therapeutic use,  Blood supply,  Lungs, surgery,  Asthma, chemotherapy,  Lungs, diseases