title: Interactions between neurotransmitters and inflammatory cells in the airways.
abstract: Neuropeptides and purines are possible autonomic neurotransmitters. Both tachykinins (neurokinin A, substance P) and adenosine cause acute airway narrowing by synergistic activation of airway mast cells and postganglionic vagal nerve endings.
authors: Department of Respiratory Diseases, University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium.
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Pauwels
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Joos
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Kips
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Van Der Straeten
mesh_terms: D000241:Adenosine / Q000502:physiology; D000818:Animals; D001980:Bronchi / Q000294:innervation / Q000502:physiology*; D001986:Bronchial Spasm / Q000503:physiopathology; D006636:Histamine Release; D008407:Mast Cells / Q000502:physiology*; D015288:Neurokinin A / Q000502:physiology; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000502:physiology*; D051381:Rats
chemical_list: D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D015288:Neurokinin A; D000241:Adenosine