1980
DOI: 10.1002/9780470720615.ch8
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The Lung as a Generator of Prostacyclin

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“…Therapeutically, Lobelia should be formulated with herbs that are soothing to the throat and lungs and have antispasmodic effect to complement the stimulating effects of Lobelia. 23…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Therapeutically, Lobelia should be formulated with herbs that are soothing to the throat and lungs and have antispasmodic effect to complement the stimulating effects of Lobelia. 23…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The production of prostacyclin by the lungs may help protect the coronary and cerebral arteries against thrombosis and atherosclerosis. 22 In the lungs, it decreases vascular tone 23 and may be beneficial against respiratory diseases. Prostacyclin levels are decreased in patients with pulmonary hypertension, and prostaglandin analogues are now widely used in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension.…”
Section: Lobeline and Lung Prostacyclinmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Prostacyclin or prostaglandin I 2 (PGI 2 ) is a biologically active prostanoid produced by the endothelial cells, mainly the pulmonary endothelium. 3,4 Its discovery was the culmination of extensive work done by John Vane and colleagues in the 1970s. 3 PGI 2 plays pivotal roles in vascular homeostasis because of its potent vasodilatory and antiplatelet effects and is also a cytoprotective agent.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%