Prostaglandin E2 sensitizes the cough reflex centrally via EP3 receptor-dependent activation of NaV 1.8 channels

Abstract Background Cough hypersensitivity is a major characteristic feature associated with several types of cough, including chronic cough, but its underlying mechanisms remain to be fully understood. Inflammatory mediators, such as prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), have been implicated in both peripheral...

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Main Authors: Al-Shaimaa A. Al-Kandery, Muddanna S. Rao, Ahmed Z. El-Hashim
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: BMC 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/5559fa47dcd2439495e16e56417ad739
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