International symposium on nitric oxide, cytokines and inflammation.
This meeting was presented by the Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz in conjunction with the University of Calgary and the University of California Los Angeles. The conference focused on novel aspects of the contribution of nitric oxide and cytokines to inflammatory processes, particularly the resolution of inflammation. Sessions featured lectures and symposia by many of the world's leading authorities on the basic science and pharmacology of inflammation, as well as lively, high-standard poster presentations by international scientists, including many young Brazilian researchers. One of the main topics was elucidation of the basic mechanisms and roles of cytokines in inflammation. Moreover, the therapeutic potential of new chemical entities (some derived from snake venoms) and drug targets was highlighted in symposia devoted to the resolution of inflammation, airway inflammation, protease-activated receptors and annexin-1. This report concentrates on potential novel therapeutic agents and targets in this complex and ever-evolving field, although many interesting presentations raised the possibility of new applications for drugs already in the therapeutic arena.
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University of Melbourne, Howard Florey Institute of Experimental Physiology and Medicine, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia. gjd@hfi.unimelb.edu.au
D000818:Animals; D016207:Cytokines / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors / Q000378:metabolism*; D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000378:metabolism*; D038622:Internationality; D009569:Nitric Oxide / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors / Q000378:metabolism*
D016207:Cytokines; D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors; D009569:Nitric Oxide