Discovery and development of beta2 agonists
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discovery-and-development-of-beta2-agonists-206-4870460
title:
Discovery and development of beta2 agonists
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β2-adrenoceptor agonists are a group of drugs that act selectively on β2-receptors in the lungs causing bronchodilation. β2-agonists are used to treat asthma and COPD, diseases that cause obstruction in the airways. Prior to their discovery, the non-selective beta-agonist isoprenaline was used. The aim of the drug development through the years has been to minimise side effects, achieve selectivity and longer duration of action. The mechanism of action is well understood and has facilitated the d
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Drug discovery
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discovery_and_development_of_beta2_agonists
date created:
2014-11-04T12:51:05Z
date modified:
2024-09-10T15:14:24Z
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