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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
7
pubmed:dateCreated
2005-7-4
pubmed:abstractText
The tachykinins, substance P (SP) and neurokinin A (NK-A), are thought to be key players in the process of neurogenic inflammation, which is believed to contribute to the pathogenesis of various respiratory diseases. Due to the additive nature of the respiratory effects of these sensory neuropeptides, inhibiting the effects of tachykinins at both NK1 and NK2 receptors may represent a therapeutic advantage for the treatment of asthma, as opposed to receptor-selective antagonists, which have demonstrated only minimal efficacy to date. A number of companies are pursuing small molecule approaches yielding compounds with potent, balanced NK1 and NK2 receptor antagonist activities. In allergic rhinitis, NK1 receptor antagonism may complement the actions of antihistamines by addressing nasal congestion, which is largely unrelieved by these otherwise highly efficacious agents. Novel combined H1/NK1 receptor antagonists have been developed and may represent a therapeutic option for the treatment of this disease.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:status
PubMed-not-MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jul
pubmed:issn
1744-7658
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
7
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1055-62
pubmed:year
1998
pubmed:articleTitle
Combined tachykinin receptor antagonists for the treatment of respiratory diseases.
pubmed:affiliation
Pfizer Central Research Division, Groton, CT 06340, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article