2011 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
The role of Leukotrienes in the pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis
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22790756
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Respiratory organ internal medicine
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| Research Institution | Shimane University |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2010 – 2011
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| Keywords | ロイコトリエン |
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| Research Abstract |
We have shown that CysLTs(Cysteinyl leukotrienes) are play important role in the pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis in mice model. Especially, CysLTs contribute to the directly to the progression of pulmonary fibrosis, especially in the chronic phase. Furthermore, it is expected that CysLT_1 receptor antagonist may become new therapeutic agent for human pulmonary fibrosis.
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Research Products
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