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Tachykinins in the lungs.

R W Chapman1, J A Hey, R McLeod

  • 1Schering-Plough Research Institute, Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033-0539, USA.

Drug News & Perspectives
|December 24, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Tachykinins are neuropeptides influencing lung functions like bronchoconstriction and mucus secretion. Targeting tachykinin receptors may offer new therapies for pulmonary diseases such as asthma.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Tachykinins are neuropeptides involved in various biological responses.
  • Their roles in pulmonary diseases like asthma pathogenesis are significant.
  • Tachykinins exert effects via NK(1), NK(2), and NK(3) receptors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diverse roles of tachykinins in lung physiology and disease.
  • To explore the mechanisms by which tachykinins impact airway functions.
  • To highlight the therapeutic potential of tachykinin receptor antagonists in respiratory conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on tachykinins and their receptors in the lungs.
  • Analysis of tachykinin effects on bronchoconstriction, vasodilation, and mucus secretion.
  • Examination of tachykinin involvement in neural regulation and inflammatory responses in the airways.

Main Results:

  • Tachykinins are potent bronchoconstrictors and induce airway vasodilation.
  • They stimulate mucus secretion and modulate mucociliary clearance.
  • Tachykinins influence pulmonary C fibers, reflex responses (e.g., cough), and neurogenic inflammation.

Conclusions:

  • Tachykinins are key mediators in the neurogenic inflammatory response in pulmonary diseases.
  • Tachykinin receptor antagonists show promise for treating asthma, allergic rhinitis, and chronic bronchitis.

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