Theophylline cellular mechanisms of action

• Authors: J. Chorostowska-Wynimko
• Languages of publication: PL

Abstracts

EN

Theophylline has been used in the treatment of obstructive pulmonary diseases since 30s. However, its mechanism of action is still poorly defined. Up to now, its several different actions on the cellular levels are known or hypothesised including most important ? inhibition of phosphodiesterase isoenzymes and antagonism of adenosine, as well as enhancement of catecholamine secretion and modulation of calcium ions fluxes. Author reviews all of the proposed theories, outlining existing arguments for and against.

Keywords

EN

CELLULAR MECHANISM; THEOPHYLLINE

Discipline

• EXPERIMENTAL_BIOLOGY_&_MEDICINE: EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY & MEDICINE

• Publisher: Index Copernicus International
• Journal: Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej
• Year: 2000
• Volume: 54
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 867-878

Contributors

author

J. Chorostowska-Wynimko

• Document Type: ARTICLE
• Publication order reference: J. Chorostowska-Wynimko, Zaklad Immunologii Instytutu Gruzlicy i Chorob Pluc, ul, Plocka 26, 01-138 Warszawa, Poland