Extracellular sodium regulates airway ciliary motility by inhibiting a P2X receptor

Article Abstract:

Extracellular sodium ions in airway ciliated cells, are found to specifically and competitively inhibit an ATPo-gated channel permeable to calcium ions. This attenuates ATPo-induced ciliary motility. This points to a physiological role for Nao+ in ciliary function, and suggests that mucociliary clearance could be improved in respiratory disorders.

Cells, Cell migration, Mucociliary system

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Bidirectional control of airway responsiveness by endogenous cannabinoids

Article Abstract:

The impact on human airways of cannabinoids can be to both provoke and suppress bronchospasm, for reasons which are examined in detail.

Bronchial spasm, Cannabis, Hamamelidae

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Cannabinoids act backwards

Article Abstract:

Cannabinoids found naturally in the body could be controlled by certain drugs according to recent research.

Usage, Neurobiology, Cannabinoids

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